AI Damage1990 Dodge Omni: common problems
Owners of the 1990 Dodge Omni filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 75% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 25% of all complaints
- Air bags: 3 complaints (75% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Suspension: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Airbag deployed during front end collision between 5 and 10 mph, causing second degree chemical burns on hand/wrist of driver, company vehicle, please provide vehicle identification number.
While drivng at 35 mph the welds on the shock tower on the passenger side broke, sending the left shock up through the hood of the vehicle. Driver was able to drive car home. The manufacturer has been notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
The vehicle hit the side of a mountain and air bag did not deploy. Also in nov. Vehicle hit the back of a truck. Explain in more.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Omni has 4 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, about average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Dodge Omni?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, suspension. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbags did not deploy (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1990 Dodge Omni?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1990 Dodge Omni from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1990 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.