1986 DODGE OMNI
4 recalls, 9 complaints
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.
91V056000 Apr 11, 1991
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM-TO-HANGER BRACKET PIVOT BOLTS MAY FAIL FROM STRESS CORROSION CRACKING POSSIBLY CAUSED BY PROCESSING DEVIATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PIVOT BOLT.
Consequence
FAILURE OF BOLTS MAY RESULT IN PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THEREAR SUSPENSION FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUTWARNING AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM-TO-HANGER BRACKET PIVOT BOLT WITH A PROPERLY PROCESSED BOLT.
88V105000 Jul 1, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION TO ENSURE SEALING INTEGRITY.
86V053000 Apr 10, 1986
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH ... Read more
Remedy
REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
SEATS
May 6, 1996
Incident date: Jun 22, 1992
VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
REPLACED BROKEN GLOVE COMPARTMENT HINGE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
REPLACED DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DUE TO FRAYED MATERIAL ON BELT.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
REPLACED DOOR SEALS.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
REPLACED A/C CONDENSOR.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
WHEEL REPLACED DUE TO STRIPPED STUDS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
SHORT IN LIGHTING SYSTEM, CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO COME ON.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 14, 1995
GAS TANK COMBUSTION. *AW
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 DODGE OMNI
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 35.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 30.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,500 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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
DODGE OMNI - Year by Year
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