1989 DODGE OMNI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 DODGE OMNI
The 1989 DODGE OMNI has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 DODGE OMNI
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 DODGE OMNI, potentially affecting up to 640,903 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 89V237000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 634,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 DODGE OMNI
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 DODGE OMNI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY CAR STARTED LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL AND MADE THE BRAKES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND MY 9 YEAR OLD SON AND I ALMOST WENT OFF A HIGH EMBANKMENT WHILE MOVING AND TRYING TO SLOW DOWN AT A BEND IN THE ROAD.
MY CAR STARTED LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL AND MADE THE BRAKES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND MY 9 YEAR OLD SON AND I ALMOST WENT OFF A HIGH EMBANKMENT WHILE MOVING AND TRYING TO SLOW DOWN AT A BEND IN THE ROAD.
MY CAR STARTED LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL AND MADE THE BRAKES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND MY 9 YEAR OLD SON AND I ALMOST WENT OFF A HIGH EMBANKMENT WHILE MOVING AND TRYING TO SLOW DOWN AT A BEND IN THE ROAD.
NO SUMMARY
APPLIED BRAKES, DISENGAGED CLUTCH, HEARD ENGINE RACING, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 DODGE OMNI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 DODGE OMNI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 DODGE OMNI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 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 — 4 complaints
- 1989 DODGE OMNI (current)
- 1990 DODGE OMNI — 5 complaints
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