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1986 Dodge Omni
The 1986 Dodge Omni appears in 3 NHTSA recall campaigns (suspension, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system) and in 3 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is structure: 222.2 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 60.7 per 1,000 across all 1986 model-year vehicles and against 157.9 per 1,000 for the Dodge Omni line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 2.2 complaints per model year across the 12 Dodge Omni model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 1995 (2); the most recent in the file is dated 6 May 1996.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolts may fail from stress corrosion cracking possibly caused by processing deviations in the construction of the pivot bolt.
Consequence: Failure of bolts may result in partial separation of therear suspension from the vehicle, resulting in loss of vehicle control withoutwarning and a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Replace the rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolt with a properly processed bolt.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
Consequence: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid.
Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
Filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 1986 Dodge Omni (black) against all 1986 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 1986 | Omni line | All 1986 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 222.2 | 157.9 | 60.7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 222.2 | 52.6 | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 111.1 | 131.6 | 92.4 |
| Seat Belts | 111.1 | 105.3 | 121.1 |
| Equipment | 111.1 | 52.6 | 18.7 |
| Wheels | 111.1 | 26.3 | 10.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 222.2 | 157.9 | 60.7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 222.2 | 52.6 | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 111.1 | 131.6 | 92.4 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 111.1 | 105.3 | 121.1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 111.1 | 52.6 | 18.7 |
| Wheels | 1 | 111.1 | 26.3 | 10.9 |
| Seats | 1 | 111.1 | 26.3 | 25.5 |
3 unique complaints, 9 component mentions; 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Dodge Omni model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 8 | 0 | 524,000 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 | 780,022 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | 604,500 |
| 1981 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 150,000 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | 154,000 |
| 1984 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 340,000 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 | 975,385 |
| 1986 | 3 | 3 | 667,149 |
| 1987 | 2 | 10 | 675,000 |
| 1988 NHTSA | 1 | 4 | 120,000 |
| 1989 NHTSA | 1 | 4 | 634,000 |
| 1990 NHTSA | 1 | 4 | 634,000 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Omni model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge Omni have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 91V056000, was reported to NHTSA on 11 Apr 1991 and concerns suspension:rear. Across all model years the Dodge Omni line has 23 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1986 Dodge Omni?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 1986 Dodge Omni complain about most?
Structure: 2 of 9 component mentions (222.2 per 1,000). Next is exterior lighting with 2. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.