1987 DODGE OMNI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

11

Owner Complaints

1 Fire

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1987 DODGE OMNI

The 1987 DODGE OMNI has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 1987 DODGE OMNI

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1987 DODGE OMNI, potentially affecting up to 681,903 vehicles.

Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION

| 6,903 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

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, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

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Recall 91V132000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

| 95,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 88V105000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 580,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1987 DODGE OMNI

11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 DODGE OMNI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

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
#538595 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | | N/A miles
VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUALLY.
TIMING BELT SLIPS OFF.
#523626 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILED.
#502199 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | N/A miles
TRANSMISISON FAILED TWICE. *DSH

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Safety Rating for the 1987 DODGE OMNI

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 DODGE OMNI in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 DODGE OMNI

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 DODGE OMNI

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1987 DODGE OMNI.

Investigation PE91076 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

FUEL RESERVOIR LEAKS

Investigation PE89027 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Closed

Opened:

TAIL LIGHT WIRING FIRES

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