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1987 Dodge OmniProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1987 Dodge Omni, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints101 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 9, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Dodge Omni has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline41
Engine and engine cooling30
Structure20
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1987 Dodge Omni recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Omni year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Omni median. How we score

'78'79'80'81'82'84'85'86'87'88'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Dodge Omni, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAIL LIGHT WIRING FIRESPE89027 · closed Mar 31, 1989
    No recall
  2. FUEL RESERVOIR LEAKSPE91076 · closed Aug 10, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-132

Own a 1987 Omni?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.