Jeep Wrangler YJ vs Dodge Hornet
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Jeep Wrangler YJ | Dodge Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 36 | 89 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2003 | 2023–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.6% | 7.9% |
Jeep Wrangler YJ by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
9
25.0%
Electrical System
3
8.3%
Body & Structure
3
8.3%
Suspension
3
8.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
8.3%
Equipment & Accessories
3
8.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
5.6%
Airbags
2
5.6%
Dodge Hornet by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
34
38.2%
Electrical System
19
21.3%
Brakes
6
6.7%
Other & Unspecified
6
6.7%
Engine & Cooling
5
5.6%
Steering
5
5.6%
Body & Structure
4
4.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
3.4%