- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace fuel supply and vapor return hoses with a type constructed of high temperature-resistant material.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Dodge Omni Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Dodge Omni have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 1980 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Omni year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Dodge Omni recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 malfunctions of various electrical systems (dimming of lights, reduction in radio volume, etc.).
- The fix
- 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 and add one if necessary.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing nuts with the proper metric thread nuts, without charge to owner.
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No complaints about the 1979 Dodge Omni yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge Omni: every year compared
All Omni years1979 Dodge Omni vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Dodge Omni | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 1979 Dodge B300 | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1979 Dodge F40 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1979 Dodge M Series-Mobilhome | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1979 Dodge Dodge | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1979 Dodge Omni
Does the 1979 Dodge Omni have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1979 Dodge Omni: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (October 1980); alternator / generator / regulator (October 1980); lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (December 1978). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1979 Dodge Omni had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Dodge Omni a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge Omni year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1979 Dodge Omni has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data