Dodge Omni 1988

Model Omni made in 1988 by Dodge got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, structure. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningequipment, suspension. The car has one 2.2l engine.

Model 1988

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD25/30/2728/39/32Regular$ 5554870801
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/34/2928/44/33Regular$ 5184870801

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
89V091000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1987 to 07/01/1988V (Vehicle)12000007/24/1989MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/05/198907/22/1989571101
Defect SummarySteering wheel horn pads do not contain the horn symbol display as required by fmvss 101.
Consequence SummaryVehicles do not comply with fmvss 101, controls anddisplays.
Corrective SummarySend notification postcard to owners to assist any future owners who might be unsure of horn location.
NotesSystem:horn symbol display/fmvss 101.vehicle description:passenger cars.
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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE89027CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/20/198803/31/1989TAIL LIGHT WIRING FIRES
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
09/05/1995
 Driver's seat belt buckle will not release, therefore seat belt is useless, cannot be used; driver drives unrestrained. tt
05/01/1995
 Seatbelt latch is cracked. tt
STRUCTURE - BODY
04/02/1994
 Consumer went out to car and found on roof rusting of the a-piller . tt
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
04/08/19968
 K frame rotted on left side, causing engine to stumble at low speeds. *dh