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.
The worst 1990 Dodge Omni problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Airbags3
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 89V237000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Dodge Omni 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. tt
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4. tt mj
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. sb
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. tt
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. tt
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. tt
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors. mjs
- Information on child seat tether anchors. tt
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. yc
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
What 1990 Dodge Omni owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Drivers air bag did not deploy during frontal collision. Tt
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Questions about the 1990 Dodge Omni
Is the 1990 Dodge Omni reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1990 Dodge Omni, close to a typical Omni model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Dodge Omni?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1990 Dodge Omni have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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