1984 DODGE OMNI

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs

08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
6,903 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
84V147000 Nov 21, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
Remedy
THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.
340,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 DODGE OMNI

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd 26.0 35.0 30.0 Regular $2,100
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 21.0 26.0 23.0 Regular $2,700
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 22.0 32.0 26.0 Regular $2,400
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd 25.0 35.0 29.0 Regular $2,150
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 20.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 21.0 31.0 25.0 Regular $2,500

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 DODGE OMNI

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
14-48-84 Dec 1, 1984
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ENGINE SAG/POOR PERFORMANCE AFTER HOT RESTART DUE TO FUEL FOAMING- PROCEDUR ES AND

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
TAIL LIGHT WIRING FIRES
There is no summary currently available
DP81017 Opened: May 5, 1981 , Closed: Nov 5, 1982
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1980
GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE
GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE
DP80019 Opened: Jun 6, 1980 , Closed: Sep 26, 1980
DP, Closed
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
DP80004 Opened: Oct 31, 1979 , Closed: Feb 29, 1980
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1978
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

DODGE OMNI - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1990 2 5 View
1989 2 8 View
1988 2 4 View
1987 3 11 View
1986 4 9 View
1985 5 1 View
1984 (current) 2 0
1982 2 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 3 0 View
1979 3 0 View
1978 8 0 View

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