1988 DODGE OMNI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 DODGE OMNI
The 1988 DODGE OMNI has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints), Structurebody (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 DODGE OMNI
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1988 DODGE OMNI, potentially affecting up to 126,903 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 89V091000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 120,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 DODGE OMNI
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 DODGE OMNI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
K FRAME ROTTED ON LEFT SIDE, CAUSING ENGINE TO STUMBLE AT LOW SPEEDS. *DH
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT RELEASE, THEREFORE SEAT BELT IS USELESS, CANNOT BE USED; DRIVER DRIVES UNRESTRAINED. TT
CONSUMER WENT OUT TO CAR AND FOUND ON ROOF RUSTING OF THE A-PILLER . TT
SEATBELT LATCH IS CRACKED. TT
Safety Rating for the 1988 DODGE OMNI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 DODGE OMNI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 DODGE OMNI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 DODGE OMNI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE OMNI
- 1984 DODGE OMNI — 0 complaints
- 1985 DODGE OMNI — 1 complaint
- 1986 DODGE OMNI — 9 complaints
- 1987 DODGE OMNI — 11 complaints
- 1988 DODGE OMNI (current)
- 1989 DODGE OMNI — 8 complaints
- 1990 DODGE OMNI — 5 complaints
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