1986 Dodge Omni Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1986 Dodge Omni, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1986 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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Suspension: rear
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.
Remedy: Replace the rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolt with a properly processed bolt.
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Fuel system, gasoline
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.
Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
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…
Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1986 Dodge Omni have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle was rear-ended, driver's side seat broke. Please give more details. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 6, 1996 · Seats
“Replaced broken glove compartment hinge.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 1995 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1986 Dodge Omni. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–26 / 25–35 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
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 1986 Dodge Omni
How do I know if my 1986 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 1986 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 86V053000).
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.