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MotorTrend says a Dodge spokesperson confirmed the Hornet would not extend beyond the 2025 model year due to shifts in the policy environment, all but confirming that the 25 percent tariff policy in place played a role in ending Hornet production, and that with 2025 the last year of production, there are no longer any Dodge models below $35,000, since the cheapest Dodge is now the Durango starting at $38,995 for the V6 GT RWD. CarzReview says the Dodge Hornet discontinued in 2026 headline sounds like a failure on paper, but the Hornet's discontinuation wasn't about performance or engineering flaws, and spending a little time around the car flips the narrative quickly. AmericanCarBrands.com says the 2026 Dodge Hornet, while it lasted, started at $31,590 before destination charge, taxes, and fees, competing as a compact SUV.
A tariff-driven discontinuation
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says a Dodge spokesperson confirmed the Hornet would not extend beyond the 2025 model year due to shifts in the policy environment, all but confirming that the 25 percent tariff policy in place played a role in the decision to end Hornet production, and that with 2025 the last year of production, there are no longer any Dodge models below the $35,000 mark, since the cheapest Dodge is now the 2026 Durango starting at $38,995 for the V6 GT RWD.
Not a performance failure
CarzReview (opens in a new tab) says the Dodge Hornet discontinued in 2026 headline sounds like a failure on paper, but spending a little time around the car flips the narrative quickly, and that the Hornet's discontinuation wasn't about performance or engineering flaws.
Its starting price while it lasted
AmericanCarBrands.com (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Dodge Hornet started at $31,590 before destination charge, taxes, and fees, competing as a compact SUV.
Questions buyers ask
Why was the Dodge Hornet discontinued?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says shifts in the policy environment, likely tied to a 25 percent tariff policy, not a performance or engineering flaw.
What is the cheapest Dodge model now that the Hornet is gone?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the Durango, starting at $38,995 for the V6 GT RWD.
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The 2025 Dodge Hornet is built around 2.0L turbo four-cylinder or 1.3L turbo plug-in hybrid, rated at 268 / 288 horsepower across its subcompact SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2025 Hornet seats 5 and is a Subcompact SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints for the 2025 Hornet.
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2025 Dodge Hornet
GT and GT Plus share a 268-horsepower turbo engine; R/T and R/T Plus use a distinct 288-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain with about 32 miles of electric range. All trims have standard AWD.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Dodge Hornet model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Dodge Hornet | 2025 record → | |
| 2024 Dodge Hornet | 2024 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Dodge Hornet.
The Dodge Hornet is a compact crossover SUV marketed by Dodge exclusively in North America from the 2023 through 2025 model years. Produced in Italy, it is a rebadged, restyled variant of the Alfa Romeo Tonale at a lower price. The all-wheel-drive vehicle was positioned as the brand's smallest and most affordable model, its first plug-in hybrid, and its first new model since 2011.
- Powertrain
- The launch of the production Hornet line in August 2022 also included two concept cars labeled GLH based on the base GT and hybrid R/T trims. Both featured increasing "stage kits" for power and lowered suspensions. The model designation was a gesture to continuing the legacy of Dodge Omni GLH and Shelby GLH-S that were developed in cooperation with Carroll Shelby from 1983 until 1986.
- Equipment
- The base GT includes 17-inch aluminum wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and dual-zone automatic climate control. All models feature the Stellantis Uconnect 5 infotainment system, with a 10.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge display. Included are wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features, as well as Amazon Alexa connectivity.
Source: Dodge Hornet (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Dodge Hornet at a glance
- Production
- August 2022 − January 2026
- Model years
- 2023−2025
- Assembly
- Italy: Pomigliano d'Arco (Alfa Romeo)
- Class
- Compact crossover SUV (C)
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout
- Platform
- FCA Small Wide 4×4 LWB
- Electric motor
- Dual electric motors
- Battery
- 15.5 kWh lithium-ion
- Electric range
- More than 30 mi
- Transmission
- 9-speed Automatic transmission, automatic (GT), 6-speed Automatic transmission, automatic (RT)
- Drivetrain
- Plug-in hybrid
- Wheelbase
- 2636 mm
- Length
- 4521 mm
- Width
- 1840 mm
- Height
- 1620 mm
- Curb weight
- 0 kg
- Related models
- Alfa Romeo Tonale
- Designer
- Jeff Gale
- Also called
- Alfa Romeo Tonale
Recent recalls (7 campaigns across the latest model years)
- August 2026, Seat Belts:Front:Retractor. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly. Consequence: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- April 2025, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles. The display module may not show the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- October 2024, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function. Consequence: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Dodge Hornet, most often about fuel/propulsion system (1), electrical system (1).
Year by year
The Dodge Hornet across 3 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Dodge Hornet | 24–29 | $2,250–$2,700 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Dodge Hornet | 24–29 | $2,150–$2,600 | 2 | 7 | 21 |
| 2023 Dodge Hornet | 24 | $2,600 | 1 | 5 | 26 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Dodge Hornet, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 to 2024 | 1 to 2 | 24.0 to 26.5 | first listed: 33 | Labels: Hornet PHEV AWD; Engines: 1.3L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Transmissions: Automatic 6-spd; Fuels: Regular Gas and Electricity |
Buying used
What the Dodge Hornet recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | service brakes, hydraulic (pedals and linkages); back over prevention (sensing system); seat belts (front) | None |
| 2024 | 7 | electrical system (propulsion system); back over prevention (warnings); equipment (other); 3 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2023 | 5 | electrical system (propulsion system); back over prevention (warnings); equipment (other); 2 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
Recalls that told owners to stop driving or park outside
- 2023, campaign 23V-623 (Sep 2023): electrical system (propulsion system). A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- 2024, campaign 23V-623 (Sep 2023): electrical system (propulsion system). A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 22 | 43% | 2024 (11) |
| forward collision avoidance | 14 | 27% | 2023 (12) |
| unknown or other | 7 | 14% | 2023 (4) |
| back over prevention | 6 | 12% | 2023 (4) |
| service brakes | 6 | 12% | 2024 (5) |
| engine | 6 | 12% | 2024 (6) |
Trim by trim
Every 2025 Dodge Hornet trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 268 | 295 | 3,715 | 2,000 | 24 | $31,990 |
| GT Plus | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 268 | 295 | 3,715 | 2,000 | 24 | $39,230 |
| R/T | AWD | 1.3-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 288 | 383 | 4,140 | 2,000 | 29 | $43,640 |
| R/T Plus | AWD | 1.3-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 288 | 383 | 4,140 | 2,000 | 29 | $48,985 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2025 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Dodge Hornet model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 1.3-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 268–288 | 3,715–4,140 | 2,000 | 11.2–13.5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 1.3-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 268–288 | 3,715–4,140 | 2,000 | 11.2–13.5 |
| 2023 | 4 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 1.3-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) | 268–288 | 3,715–4,140 | 2,000 | 11.2–13.5 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Dodge Hornet.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | – | – | – | – | CR2032 |
| 2024 | – | – | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2023 | 5W-30 | – | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Dodge Hornet: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | brakes, backup camera, seat belts |
| 2024 | 7 | 21 | backup camera, equipment, electrical system, brakes |
| 2023 | 5 | 26 | backup camera, electrical system, equipment, seat belts |
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Dodge Hornet?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Dodge Hornet model year: recall counts across the 3 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 5.0 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Dodge Hornet by model year?
2025: brakes, backup camera, seat belts. 2024: backup camera, equipment, electrical system, brakes. 2023: backup camera, electrical system, equipment, seat belts.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Buying, records and recalls, Brakes, tires and steering.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Hornet come in?
The 2025 Dodge Hornet (subcompact SUV) comes in 4 trims: GT, GT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus.
Q02What are the 2025 Hornet trims?
The 2025 Dodge Hornet trims are GT, GT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus, listed from the entry GT up to the top R/T Plus.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Hornet use?
The 2025 Dodge Hornet is built around 2.0L turbo four-cylinder or 1.3L turbo plug-in hybrid, rated at 268 / 288 horsepower across its subcompact SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 Hornet have?
The 2025 Dodge Hornet is rated at 268 / 288 horsepower (2.0L turbo four-cylinder or 1.3L turbo plug-in hybrid).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Hornet?
The 2025 Dodge Hornet is offered with Standard AWD.