Rear Suspension Wobble on Smooth Roads

[Leliana_ND]

I’m hoping someone here might have some insight into an issue I’ve been dealing with on my 2024 Hornet R/T Plus, which I purchased in October 2023. From day one, I’ve noticed a strange bounciness or wobble in the rear suspension, even on freshly paved, smooth roads. It feels like the car is riding on gelatin.

Here’s what’s happened so far:

• First visit: The shop replaced the rear driver-side rim and tire. The problem persisted.
• Second visit: I drove a stock Hornet for comparison, and it was noticeably stiffer with no wobble. The dealer said they’d contact Chrysler engineers and follow up but never did.
• Third visit: I brought the car back, but I kept hearing excuses like, “It’s a sports car,” or “The sport tires make you feel every bump.” However, I shouldn’t feel this kind of bounciness on a smooth road, and I’ve seen reviews and forum posts describing how smooth this car should be.

I also opened a case with Dodge Cares, but their suggestion to try another dealer hasn’t worked out due to a lack of loaner cars in my area.

Has anyone experienced anything similar with their Hornet? Could it be a suspension calibration issue or something deeper?

 

[Claudia_Auditore]

I’m hoping someone here might have some insight into an issue I’ve been dealing with on my 2024 Hornet R/T Plus, which I purchased in October 2023. From day one, I’ve noticed a strange bounciness or wobble in the rear suspension, even on freshly paved, smooth roads. It feels like the car is riding on gelatin.

Here’s what’s happened so far:

• First visit: The shop replaced the rear driver-side rim and tire. The problem persisted.
• Second visit: I drove a stock Hornet for comparison, and it was noticeably stiffer with no wobble. The dealer said they’d contact Chrysler engineers and follow up but never did.
• Third visit: I brought the car back, but I kept hearing excuses like, “It’s a sports car,” or “The sport tires make you feel every bump.” However, I shouldn’t feel this kind of bounciness on a smooth road, and I’ve seen reviews and forum posts describing how smooth this car should be.

I also opened a case with Dodge Cares, but their suggestion to try another dealer hasn’t worked out due to a lack of loaner cars in my area.

Has anyone experienced anything similar with their Hornet? Could it be a suspension calibration issue or something deeper?

I haven’t experienced this on my Hornet, but it might be worth looking into whether there’s been a recall or Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) issued for this model. Since it’s a 2024, it’s still early, but sometimes these issues pop up after a few cars report similar problems. Dodge Cares should be able to confirm if any updates are available, but you might also find something by digging into online resources.

 

[Miley]

I’ve read about similar complaints with the Hornet. It might be worth pushing for a more thorough inspection, especially if other owners haven’t reported the same issue.