1987 DODGE OMNI
3 recalls, 11 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.
91V132000 Aug 5, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED IN THE FUEL SUPPLY PLUMBING SYSTEM LEAKS FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Remedy
THE FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM.
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.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Mar 9, 1998
Incident date: Feb 24, 1998
CONSUMER SAYS THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE. THE BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER . THE ORIGINAL BRAKES WERE REPLACED AT APPROX. 70,OOO MILES IN 91-OR-92, AND AGAIN IN JULY OF 97, THEN THE LAST TIME WAS FEB. 24, 98. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 20, 1997
VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUALLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Nov 20, 1997
TIMING BELT SLIPS OFF.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 20, 1997
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
TRANSMISISON FAILED TWICE. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1987
AIR SWITCH VALVE FAILED. *DSH
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Oct 5, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
REAR BUMPER FELL OFF DUE TO DEVELOPMENT OF HOLES. TT ALUMINIUM BUMPER WAS HELD TO STEEL BRACKETS WITH STEEL BOLTS. STEEL AND ALUMINUM DON'T GET ALONG AND ALUMINUM LOOSES. BUMPER TURNED TO DUST AT ATTACHMENT POINTS AND FELL OFF. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
CARBURETOR FAILURE, CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK/ODOR EMITTING INSIDE OF VEHICLE. *SKD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 24, 1995
Incident date: Mar 31, 1995
FUEL REGULATOR FAILED, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL (88V-105). *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Apr 10, 1995
Incident date: Apr 8, 1995
REAR LIFT GATE CYLINDER BROKE LOOSE FROM A CLASP WHILE OPEN. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Mar 3, 1995
Incident date: Mar 3, 1995
FUEL LINES SYSTEM. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 DODGE OMNI
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 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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