1987 DODGE OMNI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUALLY.
TIMING BELT SLIPS OFF.
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILED.
TRANSMISISON FAILED TWICE. *DSH
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
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.
Other Model Years of the DODGE OMNI
- 1982 DODGE OMNI — 0 complaints
- 1984 DODGE OMNI — 0 complaints
- 1985 DODGE OMNI — 1 complaint
- 1986 DODGE OMNI — 9 complaints
- 1987 DODGE OMNI (current)
- 1988 DODGE OMNI — 4 complaints
- 1989 DODGE OMNI — 8 complaints
- 1990 DODGE OMNI — 5 complaints
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