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Dodge Hornet · Model year 2025 · No longer built

2025 Dodge Hornet specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2025 Dodge Hornet, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: 4 factory configurations, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 11 manufacturer publications, plus a tow rating of up to 2,000 lb.

Max towing
2,000 lb
Horsepower
177–268 hp
Combined MPG
24
Recalls
3
2025 Dodge Hornet towing capacity: up to 2,000 lbEvery 2025 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2025 towing chart

2025 Dodge Hornet prices by configuration

Base MSRP for each factory configuration as last listed on the manufacturer's site (November 2026), excluding destination, taxes and options.

ConfigurationTrimBase MSRP
Hornet GT AWDGT$29,995
Hornet GT Plus AWDGT Plus$35,985
Hornet R/T eAWDR/T$41,645
Hornet R/T Plus eAWDR/T Plus$47,485

What changed for the 2025 Dodge Hornet

2025 is the last model year listed for the Hornet.

All the differences we found

R/T: Newly standard

  • Keyless manual liftgate — R/T

R/T: No longer offered on some trims

  • Keyless manual liftgate — R/T Plus

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Automatic emergency braking — standard: GT, GT Plus
  • Steering Wheel: Paddle shifters — optional: GT, GT Plus

R/T: Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Automatic emergency braking — standard: R/T, R/T Plus
  • Brake lock differential — standard: R/T, R/T Plus
  • Steering Wheel: Paddle shifters — standard: R/T, R/T Plus
  • Traffic Sign Recognition — standard: R/T, R/T Plus

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Automatic emergency braking with vulnerable road user detection
  • Full-speed Forward Collision Warning
  • Remote Keyless Enter �n Go

R/T: No longer on the equipment chart

  • Remote Keyless Enter ’n Go
  • Brakes locked differential — Elec. limited slip

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2024 and 2025. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2025 Dodge Hornet specs & features

Every one of the 4 factory configurations, from the manufacturer's own spec comparison (as of November 2026). Pick one, or two to compare.

Horsepower
268 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Combined MPG
24 mpg
Curb weight
3,715 lb
Seats
5
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Fuel tank
13.5 gal

Same on every configuration

Engine liters
2 L
Cylinder configuration
I-4
Horsepower
268 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Curb weight
3,715 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4,960 lb
Payload
1,245 lb
Towing capacity
2,000 lb
Exterior length
178 in
Exterior body width
82 in
Exterior body height
63.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Interior cargo volume
27 cu ft
Fuel economy – city
21 mpg
Fuel economy – highway
29 mpg
Fuel economy – combined
24 mpg
Fuel tank
13.5 gal
Recommended fuel
Premium gasoline
Valvetrain
DOHC
Compressor
Intercooled turbo
Drive type
All-wheel
Transmission
9-speed automatic
Sequential shift control
AUTOSTICK

2025 Dodge Hornet fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2025 Dodge Hornet at 24–29 MPG combined; the 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo + 89 kW motor (AWD) is the most efficient and the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo (AWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.RangeFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Hornet AWD2.0L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · AWD21MPG29MPG24MPG—$2,600372
Hornet PHEV AWD1.3L 4-cylinder turbo + 89 kW motorSIDI; PHEV6-speed automatic · AWD29MPG29MPG29MPG360 mi$2,150120
On electricity: 77 MPGe combined (77 city / 77 highway), 33 miles of electric range, 44 kWh per 100 miles. EPA blended gas-and-electric rating: 47 MPG.

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2025 Dodge Hornet wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
GT AWD
P215/60HR17
17 × 7 in, aluminum
all-season, black sidewall
GT Plus AWD
P225/55HR18
18 × 7.5 in, aluminum
all-season, black sidewall

Hornet R/T (plug-in hybrid)

FitsTireWheelType
R/T and R/T Plus (eAWD)
P225/55VR18
18 × 7.5 in, aluminum
all-season, black sidewall
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact spare, non-matching full-size spare or tire service kit instead of a spare, depending on equipment; the spare, if fitted, goes under the rear load floor and has no pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
88.5 ft-lb (120 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 17 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2025 Dodge Hornet Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2025 Dodge Hornet maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

  • Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Replace brake fluid every two years, regardless of mileage
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect the PTU fluid level
Inspect the rear differential fluid level
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace brake fluid every two years, regardless of mileage
Replace spark plugs – 1.3LThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply.
Replace spark plugs – 2.0L
Flush and replace the engine, power electronics, and battery coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

Also listed, with no set interval: Replace the cabin air filter.

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace the engine air cleaner filter if necessary
Compare with another year

2025 Dodge Hornet fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Model version

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
1.3L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)11.2 gal42.5 L
Engine oil with filter5 qt4.74 L
Cooling system5.9 qt5.6 L
Battery/power electronics coolant (contact an authorized dealer for service)7.4 qt7.0 L
2.0L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)13.5 gal51 L
Engine oil with filter5 qt4.73 L
Cooling system7 qt6.6 L
Low temp2.3 qt2.17 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine, battery and power electronics coolant
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology)MS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Miles Formula OAT
Engine oil1.3L engine
SAE 0W-30 full synthetic; equivalent oils must carry the API Starburst markMS-13340
Mopar SAE 0W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil
Engine oil2.0L engine
SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SP/GF-6A certified; equivalent oils must carry the API Donut markMS-13340
Mopar API SP/GF-6A SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission6-speed automatic, hybrid
Mopar AW-1 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent
Mopar AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission9-speed automatic, gasoline engine
Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
Power transfer unit (PTU)If equipped
SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Front Axle/PTU Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90
Rear differential (RDM)If equipped
SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Rear Axle/RDM Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90
Brake master cylinder
DOT 4 brake fluid
Mopar DOT 4 (TUTELA TOP EVO)

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
1.3L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (91 or higher for optimal performance)
Up to 15% (E15)
2.0L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (91 or higher for optimal performance)
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2517 mm socket88.5 ft‑lb (120 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Lug nuts: tighten in a star pattern to 14.7 ft-lb (20 N·m) first, then to 88.5 ft-lb (120 N·m); recheck after 25 miles (40 km).
  • Premium (91+) is optional and helps performance most in heat or when towing.
  • Source manual: https://vehicleinfo.mopar.com/assets/publications/en-us/Dodge/2025/Hornet/om_html_en/

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2025 Dodge Hornet recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2025 Dodge Hornet: 3 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Dodge Hornet.

Recalls (3)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Seat belts: front: retractorAugust 6, 2026 · Campaign 26V510000

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.

Risk: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

Campaign 26V510000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraApril 15, 2025 · Campaign 25V246000

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) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the software or replace the display as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 13C and 38C.

Campaign 25V246000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesOctober 9, 2024 · Campaign 24V752000

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.

Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B7B.

Campaign 24V752000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
  • Electrical system1
  • Fuel/propulsion system1

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Hornet, Hornet R/T Eawd. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2025 Dodge Hornet owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2025 model year.

On Mopar.com

Hornet R/T (plug-in hybrid)

Every version

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Read for lake-effect country

What counts on a 2025 Dodge Hornet from Michigan to Tennessee

Lake-effect squalls, roads soaked in brine, potholes that open with every thaw and long Appalachian grades: driving in the Great Lakes states asks a lot of tires, batteries and undersides. These notes take the 2025 Hornet figures above and flag the ones that carry the most weight in West Virginia.

Pothole season and the factory tire sizes

Smallest factory tire: P215/60R17. Freeze-thaw cycles break up asphalt across the Great Lakes states, and one jolt can knock the alignment out without leaving a mark on the wheel. If the steering wheel sits off-center or the Hornet wanders after a pothole, get the alignment checked before the tire edges wear. A winter set on 17-inch wheels also keeps salt off the originals.

Corrosion warranty on brine-soaked roads

Rust-through protection runs 60 months / unlimited miles, per the factory spec comparison. A vehicle that spent its life in Tennessee or southern Kentucky has usually seen far less salt than one from Toledo or Flint, so two examples of the 2025 Dodge Hornet at the same mileage can look very different underneath. Bring a flashlight to the rocker seams, rear wheel arches and brake lines.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

The 2025 Dodge Hornet fluids table lists SAE 0W-30 (1.3L) and SAE 5W-30 (2.0L), with 5 qt (1.3L) and 5 qt (2.0L) per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Battery checks before the cold

The schedule includes a battery inspection at each oil change, with the terminals cleaned and tightened as required. Do it before the first cold snap: corrosion at the terminals adds resistance exactly when a frozen engine needs the most current from the battery. A load test each fall is worth adding once the battery is a few winters old.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers all-wheel drive. In West Virginia, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Cold mornings and the tire-pressure light

Air pressure falls about 1 psi with each 10°F drop, so the swing from a gray, mild lake-effect afternoon to a clear, frigid morning can trip the warning light overnight. Set pressures cold, to the door-jamb placard. An underinflated tire is also easier to damage in a pothole, because the rim sits closer to the edge it hits.

Ground clearance, snowbelt to hills

The spec sheet puts ground clearance at 6.1 inches. Height matters for salt too: a low underbody pushes through slush and packs it around lines and heat shields, where it sits for days. After a slushy week in Beckley, a run through an underbody wash clears out what the clearance couldn't avoid.

Fuel reserve for storm closures

Fuel capacity: 11.2 to 13.5 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.

Each spec in these notes is pulled from the tables above. The commentary on salt, snow, potholes and grades is general guidance for the Great Lakes states; the owner's manual remains the authority.

2025 Dodge Hornet questions

How much did the 2025 Dodge Hornet cost new?

Base MSRP ran from $29,995 (Hornet GT AWD) to $47,485 (Hornet R/T Plus eAWD), before destination and options, as last listed by the manufacturer.

How much oil does the 2025 Dodge Hornet take?

With a filter change: 1.3L engine, 5 qt / 4.74 L and 2.0L engine, 5 qt / 4.73 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2025 Dodge Hornet use?

1.3L engine: SAE 0W-30 full synthetic; equivalent oils must carry the API Starburst mark (MS-13340) and 2.0L engine: SAE 5W-30 full synthetic, API SP/GF-6A certified; equivalent oils must carry the API Donut mark (MS-13340).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2025 Dodge Hornet?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary; inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary; inspect the cv/universal joints; replace brake fluid every two years, regardless of mileage. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2025 Dodge Hornet owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2025 Dodge Hornet get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Dodge Hornet at 24–29 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined; 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo + 89 kW motor, 6-speed automatic, AWD: 29 MPG combined on gas (29 city / 29 highway), 77 MPGe on electricity with 33 miles of electric range. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2025 Dodge Hornet use?

Factory tire sizes: P215/60HR17 (GT AWD); P225/55HR18 (GT Plus AWD); P225/55VR18 (R/T and R/T Plus (eAWD)). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2025 Dodge Hornet?

Last model year: 2025 is the final year of the Hornet in the manufacturer's data we cover; R/T: Keyless manual liftgate is now standard on R/T; R/T no longer standard or offered on some trims: Keyless manual liftgate (R/T Plus); New to the equipment chart: Automatic emergency braking.

Does the 2025 Dodge Hornet have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Dodge Hornet. The most recent: Seat belts: front (August 2026), Back over prevention: sensing system (April 2025), and Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (October 2024). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2025 Dodge Hornet?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Dodge Hornet with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (1) and fuel/propulsion system (1). Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.