Dodge OMNI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
23 distinct recall campaigns
76,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1978 to 1990 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 21 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 9.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 13; 1996: 6; 2000: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10875400 · 2016-06-20 (June 20, 2016)
MY CAR STARTED LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL AND MADE THE BRAKES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND MY 9 YEAR OLD SON AND I ALMOST WENT OFF A HIGH EMBANKMENT WHILE MOVING AND TRYING TO SLOW DOWN AT A BEND IN THE ROAD.
Owner-reported narrative. 76,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10875400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 984161 · 1996-05-07 (May 7, 1996)
APPLIED BRAKES, DISENGAGED CLUTCH, HEARD ENGINE RACING, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984161 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 970078 · 1995-08-09 (August 9, 1995)
FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILED BREAKING AXLE AND RIPPING OUT AUTO-TRANSMISSION. PLEAS DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970078 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481177 · 1995-02-14 (February 14, 1995)
GAS TANK COMBUSTION. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481177 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
1978: 8; 1979: 3; 1980: 3; 1981: 1; 1982: 2; 1984: 1; 1985: 4; 1986: 3; 1987: 2; 1988: 1; 1989: 1; 1990: 1