The most-reported OMNI run is 1B3BZ18C9HD (1987 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 18% of reports; 1987 is the worst model year at 1.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for OMNI model years 1981–1990.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge OMNI has 14 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 47% of every OMNI complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B3BZ18C9HD•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1B3BZ18C0HD•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1B3BL18D6KC•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| 1B3BZ18C3HD•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1B3BZ18C1HD•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 11B3BC18CH3•••••• | 1987 | — | 1 | |
| 1B3BZ18D1JY•••••• | 1988 | — | — | |
| 1B3BZ18D8JY•••••• | 1988 | — | — | |
| 1B3BL18D9KC•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| 1B3BL18D2KC•••••• | 1989 | 1 | — | |
| 1B3BL18DXKC•••••• | 1989 | — | — | |
| 1C3XL18C5LC•••••• | 1990 | — | — |
Each of the other 2 OMNI runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge OMNI the gap between build years is 1.4×: a 1987 car draws 1.4 complaints per run, a 1990 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 7 | 5 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1987 at 1.4 complaints per run; lightest is 1990 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 18% of everything Dodge OMNI owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 3 of 17 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Fuel System | — | 1 | |
| Gasoline | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on the Dodge OMNI; the 6 below cover build years 1981 to 1990. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 08E033000 | Suspension | 1984–1990 |
| 88V105000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1985–1987 |
| 89V237000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 1989–1990 |
| 84V147000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1984–1985 |
| 81V111000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1981–1982 |
| 89V091000 | Equipment:other:labels | 1988 |
The OMNI against its rivals
The OMNI draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the BMW M3 1.5. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge OMNI | 17 | 14 | 11.8% | |
| BMW M3 | 286 | 192 | 5.6% |
How serious were they
Of the 17 reports on the Dodge OMNI, 11.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Dodge OMNI | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 17 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 2 (11.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (5.9%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 103% above the all-vehicle rate.
You know what it is. Find out what it's worth.
- Exact value for this VIN, adjusted for mileage
- The original window sticker and factory options
- Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
- Decode a whole list of VINs at once
- No ads, no tracking — and much more
How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Dodge OMNI share of that is 17 complaints over 14 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge OMNI VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 17 NHTSA complaints from 14 OMNI runs and 12 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which OMNI production run has the most complaints?
1B3BZ18C9HD, a 1987 build, with 2 complaints. The typical OMNI run has 1.2.
Which OMNI years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1987 is heaviest at 1.4 complaints per run and 1990 lightest at 1.
Does the OMNI get more complaints than the BMW M3?
No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the OMNI against 1.5 for the BMW M3.
How many OMNI complaints involve a crash?
11.8% of 17 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.