Dodge Omni 1990

Model Omni made in 1990 by Dodge got 5 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and power train. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, suspension. The car has one 2.2l engine.

Model 1990

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD25/30/2727/39/32Regular$ 5833890816
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/34/2928/44/33Regular$ 5433890816

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
89V237000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1988 to 09/01/1989V (Vehicle)63400002/21/1990MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/27/198901/04/1990
Defect SummaryThe engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Consequence SummaryThe leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Corrective SummaryReplace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
NotesSystem: engine valve cover gasket.vehicle description: passenger cars, light trucks, and minivans.
SUSPENSION
08E033000FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS E (Equipment)690305/22/2008MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/14/200804/17/2008
Defect SummaryFederal 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryFederal 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.
NotesThis 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
08270009/29/20006092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt12/04/2000
97091908329709/19/199754423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc04/07/1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
080100105/25/2001620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt07/10/2001
0800600REV12/29/2000080600618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb04/03/2001
083209709/19/19976088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm01/10/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08060002/25/2000609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt04/12/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
SEATS
2300800B11/24/2000230800A615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt01/28/2001
23080003/03/2000233599A610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt05/09/2000
23359909/03/1999607963Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt10/21/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
233599REVA10/01/1999233599612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs06/06/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
08/15/19931
 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
07/04/1996
 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
04/04/1995
 Drivers air bag did not deploy during frontal collision. tt
04/04/1995
 Passengers air bag did not deploy during frontal collision. tt
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
07/01/1998
 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