1988 DODGE OMNI
2 recalls, 4 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.
89V091000 Jun 5, 1989
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
STEERING WHEEL HORN PADS DO NOT CONTAIN THE HORN SYMBOL DISPLAY AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101.
Consequence
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 101, CONTROLS ANDDISPLAYS.
Remedy
SEND NOTIFICATION POSTCARD TO OWNERS TO ASSIST ANY FUTURE OWNERS WHO MIGHT BE UNSURE OF HORN LOCATION.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 8, 1996
K FRAME ROTTED ON LEFT SIDE, CAUSING ENGINE TO STUMBLE AT LOW SPEEDS. *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 4, 1995
Incident date: Sep 5, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT RELEASE, THEREFORE SEAT BELT IS USELESS, CANNOT BE USED; DRIVER DRIVES UNRESTRAINED. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 17, 1995
Incident date: Apr 2, 1994
CONSUMER WENT OUT TO CAR AND FOUND ON ROOF RUSTING OF THE A-PILLER . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 25, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1995
SEATBELT LATCH IS CRACKED. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 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) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 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.
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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