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Dodge Hornet warranty claim denied?
120 manufacturer communications on file
4 warranty extensions / campaigns 2023–2025 model years covered
A denied warranty claim on your Dodge Hornet can feel like the end of the road, but it often isn't. Manufacturers are required to file service communications with NHTSA, and for the 2023–2025 Dodge Hornet, 120 such communications are on record—including 4 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns. Several recent bulletins describe recurring issues with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Power Inverter Module (PIM), and Power Liftgate Module (PLGM), each tied to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and documented fault codes. These filings show that the manufacturer is aware of specific technical issues affecting Hornet owners, which can be relevant context when a claim is denied. Dealers sometimes deny claims that are later reconsidered once supporting documentation, bulletins, or repair history are presented. A denial is not necessarily the end of your options. ClaimRight offers a free assessment to review your paperwork, compare it against documented manufacturer communications like these, and outline the paths available to you. There's no obligation, and our fee structure is success-only, meaning you don't pay unless we help resolve your claim.
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What Dodge has documented for the Hornet
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2024-12-13 · 18-038-24 REV. B
"Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic...
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2024-12-12 · 08-044-24 REV. C
"Flash: Power Inverter Module (PIM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-23 · 08-246-24
"Flash: Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-23 · 08-248-24
"Flash: Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following...
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2024-11-23 · 18-037-24 REV. B
"Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-20 · S2408000120
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Displays Incorrect Speed Limit Or “No Speed Limit” At All Times
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2024-11-19 · 08-047-24 REV. A
"Dome Lamps Do Not Illuminate Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Dome lamps do not illuminate when the door is opened. ● Dome lamps do not illuminate when swi...
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2024-11-16 · 08-223-24
"Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update from 5.43, 5.39 and 5.34 to 5.49 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Remote do...
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2024-11-13 · 08-044-24 REV. B
"Flash: Power Inverter Module (PIM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle mustexhibit/set one or more of the following D...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-10 · 18-038-24 REV. A
"Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-06 · 08-226-24
"Flash: Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-11-01 · 08-053-24 REV. B
"Flash: Haptic Lane Feedback (HALF) Update Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more...
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2024-10-30 · 01-001-24 REV. A
"Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: ● The oil change light is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shortly after taking...
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2024-10-11 · 01-001-24
"Oil Change Monitor Displaying Prematurely Customers may experience the following: ● The oil change light is illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shortly after taking...
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2024-09-19 · S2308000160 REV.B
Passive Entry And Start/Stop Button Are Inoperative After iBCM And/Or Fob Replacement
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2024-09-12 · 21-045-24 REV. A
"Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates - P0610 - ECU Vehicle Options Mismatch Technicians must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle...
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2024-09-05 · 21-036-24 REV. A
"Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may experience: ● Shift paddles will not work when the shifter is in Drive. Shift paddles only work when the transmissio...
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2024-08-08 · S2308000134 REV.B
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) And/Or Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Will Shut Off
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2024-07-26 · S2408000083
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on, Start Stop Does Not Operate, Vehicle May Not Start
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Common questions
Why would a dealer deny a Dodge Hornet warranty claim?
Dealers may deny claims for several reasons, including disputes over whether a defect is covered, incomplete documentation, missed maintenance records, or disagreements about the cause of a failure. Denials don't always reflect the full picture—manufacturer bulletins and service communications sometimes document known issues that weren't considered during the initial review. A closer look at your paperwork and the manufacturer's own records can clarify whether the denial was appropriately applied.
Can a denied Dodge Hornet warranty claim be reconsidered?
Yes, denied claims can sometimes be reconsidered, particularly when additional documentation, repair history, or references to manufacturer service communications are provided. This isn't guaranteed in every case, but manufacturers have processes for appeals and goodwill consideration. Reviewing your denial letter alongside available bulletins—such as those addressing PCM, PIM, or PLGM issues—can help identify whether your situation aligns with documented, known concerns.
What does a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) mean for my Hornet's warranty claim?
An illuminated MIL typically signals that the vehicle's onboard diagnostics detected a fault, which is then logged as a code. Several manufacturer bulletins for the Hornet reference MIL illumination tied to specific module updates. If your MIL triggered and a diagnostic code was set, that information is often central to evaluating whether a repair falls within documented, known issues for the vehicle.
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