1984 Oldsmobile Omega Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1984 Oldsmobile Omega, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1984 Oldsmobile Omega
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 fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.
Remedy: Replace the fuel feed pipe.
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Suspension: rear
The rear axle control arm locates and helps control axle movement; it attaches to the frame with a bracket. The rear control arm bracket attaching bolts used on some of the involved vehicles may fracture. Fracture of all four bolts on one side of the vehicle can result in the control arm dropping enough to cut the rear brake hose. A…
Remedy: Dealers will replace all eight control arm bracket bolts free of charge.
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Recliner (seats)
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1984 Oldsmobile Omega have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle shut off, resulting in accident. (new jersey state police report) *dsh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 23, 1996 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1984 Oldsmobile Omega. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–21 / 23–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/2.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 4-spd |
Compare Oldsmobile Omega model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Oldsmobile Omega model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 Oldsmobile Omega | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 Oldsmobile Omega | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 Oldsmobile Omega | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 Oldsmobile Omega | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Oldsmobile Omega | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 Oldsmobile Omega | 8 | 1 |
| 1981 Oldsmobile Omega | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 Oldsmobile Omega | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 Oldsmobile Omega | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Oldsmobile Omega | 3 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1984 Oldsmobile Omega
How do I know if my 1984 Oldsmobile Omega 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 1984 Oldsmobile Omega; 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 Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 84V011000).
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.