1980 DODGE OMNI
3 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs
82V011000 Jan 28, 1982
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS TO THE CONTROL ARMS MAY FAIL DUE TO A BOLT SECTION CRACK CONDITION. THE BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ARM POSSIBLY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT TO CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
80V139000 Oct 21, 1980
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LINE HOSES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE FABRICATED FROM A DEFECTIVE RUBBER COMPOUND. WHEN SUBJECTED TO CONTINUOUS HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES, THESE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY AND VAPOR RETURN HOSES WITH A TYPE CONSTRUCTED OF HIGH TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT MATERIAL.
80V138000 Oct 17, 1980
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
THE HOOD SECONDARY LATCH ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO BINDING DUE TO VARIATIONS IN THE LATCH AND ITS MOUNTING BASE ASSEMBLY. A PROBLEM COULD OCCUR IF THE PRIMARY LATCH BECAME INOPERATIVE OR WAS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SYSTEM AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST IT AT NO COST TO OWNER.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1980 DODGE OMNI
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
11-04-80
Jun 1, 1980
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
UNKNOWN
21-15-80
Jun 1, 1980
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
23-28-80
May 1, 1980
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE OMNI
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE89027
Opened: Dec 20, 1988 , Closed: Mar 31, 1989
TAIL LIGHT WIRING FIRES
There is no summary currently available
DP81017
Opened: May 5, 1981 , Closed: Nov 5, 1982
GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE
GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE
DP80019
Opened: Jun 6, 1980 , Closed: Sep 26, 1980
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
DP80004
Opened: Oct 31, 1979 , Closed: Feb 29, 1980
FRONT WHEEL JOINTS AND BEARINGS
FRONT WHEEL JOINTS AND BEARINGS
DODGE OMNI - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE OMNI across all model years (1978, 1990).
37
Total Recalls
38
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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