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1987 Dodge OMNI problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 1987 Dodge OMNI — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

11

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other OMNI years?

OMNI NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted11 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 1 complaints1986: 9 complaints1987: 11 complaints1988: 4 complaints1989: 8 complaints1990: 5 complaints
OMNI NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1987 Dodge OMNI problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System436%
Engine327%
Body & Structure218%
Brakes19%
Transmission19%

Does the 1987 Dodge OMNI have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08E033000SuspensionApril 14, 2008 · 6,903 units

Defect

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Consequence

THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

91V132000Fuel SystemAugust 5, 1991 · 95,000 units

Defect

PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED IN THE FUEL SUPPLY PLUMBING SYSTEM LEAKS FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN NEAR A SOURCE OFIGNITION.

Remedy

THE FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM.

88V105000Fuel SystemJuly 1, 1988 · 580,000 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“REAR BUMPER FELL OFF DUE TO DEVELOPMENT OF HOLES. TT ALUMINIUM BUMPER WAS HELD TO STEEL BRACKETS WITH STEEL BOLTS. STEEL AND ALUMINUM DON'T GET ALONG AND ALUMINUM LOOSES. BUMPER TURNED TO DUST AT ATTACHMENT POINTS AND FELL OFF. *YH”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 1, 1994

“CONSUMER SAYS THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE. THE BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER . THE ORIGINAL BRAKES WERE REPLACED AT APPROX. 70,OOO MILES IN 91-OR-92, AND AGAIN IN JULY OF 97, THEN THE LAST TIME WAS FEB. 24, 98. *AK ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 24, 1998

1987 Dodge OMNI — common questions

Is the 1987 Dodge OMNI reliable?

The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1987 OMNI problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (4 complaints), engine (3 complaints), body & structure (2 complaints).

Does the 1987 Dodge OMNI have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 Dodge OMNI. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1987 Dodge OMNI under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.