Dodge Omni 1989
Model Omni made in 1989 by Dodge got 11 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and seats. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, suspension. The car has one 2.2l engine.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/30/27 | 27/39/31 | Regular | $ 527 | 4 | 880816 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/35/29 | 29/45/34 | Regular | $ 492 | 4 | 880816 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V237000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 09/01/1988 to 09/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 634000 | 02/21/1990 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/27/1989 | 01/04/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine valve cover gasket.vehicle description: passenger cars, light trucks, and minivans. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| RCL/637 | 04/01/1995 | 41031 | Recall 637 - carbon monoxide levels may exceed the limits allowed by federal emissions standards. to corect this condition, the powertrain control module must be replaced. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
| SEATS | |||||
| 2300800B | 11/24/2000 | 230800A | 615688 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 01/28/2001 |
| 230800 | 03/03/2000 | 233599A | 610635 | Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 233599 | 09/03/1999 | 607963 | Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt | 10/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/26/1994 | 6 | ||
| Engine mount broke, causing engine to fall down/break left front axle. *aw | |||
| 07/29/1995 | |||
| Front motor mount failed breaking axle and ripping out auto-transmission. pleas describe details. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/23/1994 | 1 | ||
| Engine overheated due to noise when cold. *skd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 01/01/1989 | |||
| No summary | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/26/1994 | 1 | ||
| Erratic oil gauge readings due to engine problems. | |||
| 08/23/1994 | 1 | ||
| Check engine light comes on. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/29/1995 | |||
| Front motor mount failed breaking axle and ripping out auto-transmission. pleas describe details. tt | |||
| 11/22/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission mounts broke, causing transmission to drop and break front axle. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/29/1995 | |||
| Front motor mount failed breaking axle and ripping out auto-transmission. pleas describe details. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 08/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front struts failed, causing noise when turning right/misalignment. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/06/1996 | |||
| Applied brakes, disengaged clutch, heard engine racing, vehicle suddenly accelerated. this is the second incident. *ak | |||