1990 DODGE OMNI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 DODGE OMNI
The 1990 DODGE OMNI has received a total of 5 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 problem area is the Air Bagsfrontal (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1990 DODGE OMNI
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 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 1990 DODGE OMNI
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 DODGE OMNI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVNG AT 35 MPH THE WELDS ON THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE, SENDING THE LEFT SHOCK UP THROUGH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE CAR HOME. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
AIRBAG DEPLOYED DURING FRONT END COLLISION BETWEEN 5 AND 10 MPH, CAUSING SECOND DEGREE CHEMICAL BURNS ON HAND/WRIST OF DRIVER, COMPANY VEHICLE, PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *AK
THE VEHICLE HIT THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO IN NOV. VEHICLE HIT THE BACK OF A TRUCK. EXPLAIN IN MORE. *AK
DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL COLLISION. TT
PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL COLLISION. TT
Safety Rating for the 1990 DODGE OMNI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 DODGE OMNI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 DODGE OMNI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 DODGE OMNI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE OMNI
- 1985 DODGE OMNI — 1 complaint
- 1986 DODGE OMNI — 9 complaints
- 1987 DODGE OMNI — 11 complaints
- 1988 DODGE OMNI — 4 complaints
- 1989 DODGE OMNI — 8 complaints
- 1990 DODGE OMNI (current)
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