1979 Dodge Omni Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1979 Dodge Omni. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1979 Dodge Omni
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
The engine compartment fuel line hoses installed on certain vehicles were fabricated from a defective rubber compound. When subjected to continuous high underhood temperatures, these hoses may become brittle and crack.
Remedy: The dealer will replace fuel supply and vapor return hoses with a type constructed of high temperature-resistant material.
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
The alternator field wiring terminal connections on the involved vehicles may loosen due to vibration, possibly resulting in an open circuit condition. Should this occur, alternator electrical output to support the vehicles electrical loads and the battery charging system would be lost. This would eventually result in obvious…
Remedy: Dealer will install an alternator repair kit which includes a new alternator wiring harness as well as new terminals. Dealer will also inspect the vehicle for the presence of a required second alternator ground strap…
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
The wheel mounting nuts installed may be incorrect due to a supplier error in mixing standard thread nuts with specified metric thread nuts prior to plant shipment. As a result, the nut threads may strip when tightened to the specified torque level range, with the potential for the loosening of a road wheel.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing nuts with the proper metric thread nuts, without charge to owner.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1979 Dodge Omni. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Dodge Omni model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Omni model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Dodge Omni | 8 | 0 |
| 1979 Dodge Omni | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Dodge Omni | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 Dodge Omni | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Dodge Omni | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 Dodge Omni | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Dodge Omni | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 Dodge Omni | 3 | 3 |
| 1987 Dodge Omni | 2 | 10 |
| 1988 Dodge Omni | 1 | 4 |
| 1989 Dodge Omni | 1 | 4 |
| 1990 Dodge Omni | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1979 Dodge Omni
How do I know if my 1979 Dodge Omni has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1979 Dodge Omni; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 78V266000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.