Oldsmobile Omega problems
The Oldsmobile Omega is a compact car manufactured and marketed from 1973 to 1984 by Oldsmobile, as the brand's most affordable, entry level vehicle — across three distinct generations.
The first two generations of the Omega used rear-wheel-drive configuration, as a badge engineered variant of the Chevrolet Nova. The third generation was marketed from 1980 to 1984 in a front-wheel-drive, as a variation of the Chevrolet Citation.
The omega nameplate derived from the last letter of the Greek alphabet.
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Common Oldsmobile Omega problems
Based on the information from the sources provided, here are common problems reported by owners of the Oldsmobile Omega cars:
- Poor Build Quality: The Oldsmobile Omega is known for its poor build quality, with issues such as bumper filler panels disintegrating and minor dents appearing behind the passenger-side door.
- Mechanical Reliability: Reliability concerns have been raised, with reports of constant issues related to the air conditioning, radiator, alternator, belts, carburetor, and brakes.
- Fuel Pump Interference: Some owners have faced challenges with the fuel pump hitting the head on the right side, requiring modifications or replacements to resolve this issue.
- Parts Availability: Finding replacement parts for the Omega can be difficult due to the rarity of the vehicle, making maintenance and repairs more challenging for owners.
- Transmission Problems: There have been reports of transmission issues, including locking brakes and rear-end lockup problems, affecting the driving experience and safety of the vehicle.
- Emissions and Safety Concerns: Being a product of the "malaise era," the Omega may not meet modern emissions and safety standards, potentially causing compliance issues and safety risks for owners.
These common problems highlight the challenges faced by owners of the Oldsmobile Omega, ranging from performance and reliability issues to difficulties in finding parts for maintenance and repairs.
What was the top speed of the Oldsmobile Omega?
105-115 mph
MMP Rating
| Engine Specifications | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 Time: | Estimated 10-12 seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time: | Estimated 17-19 seconds |
| Top Speed: | 105-115 mph |
| Transmission and Drive |
How many years did they make the Oldsmobile Omega?
| Oldsmobile Omega | |
|---|---|
| Model years | 1973–1984 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact |
| Platform | X-body |
What oldsmobile looked like a nova?
Oldsmobile introduced the Omega in 1973 as Oldsmobile's first compact car, and was a fraternal X-body twin to the Chevrolet Nova. Like the Nova, the Omega was available as a 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan - no wagon bodystyle was offered.
Is there a car called Omega?
The Opel Omega is a executive car engineered and manufactured by German automaker Opel between 1986 and 2004.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Oldsmobile Omega years
We have researched Oldsmobile problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Oldsmobile Omega cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Oldsmobile Omega model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Oldsmobile Omega model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Oldsmobile Omega years
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Oldsmobile Omega car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Oldsmobile Omega , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Oldsmobile Omega vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Omega model years
A total of 1 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Omega model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Omega model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 6 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Oldsmobile Omega . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Oldsmobile Omega vehicles.
List of Oldsmobile Omega complaints
Oldsmobile Omega 1981
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1996-09-25
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AT ANY SPPEED THE CAR STALLS. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Oldsmobile Omega 1984
- Date Of Incident: 1996-03-08
- Date Complaint: 1996-04-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G3AE69X8EW
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE SHUT OFF, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH
Oldsmobile Omega 1981
- Date Of Incident: 1995-07-15
- Date Complaint: 1995-07-25
- VIN: 1G3AE6956BW
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM HAS MALFUNCTION. TT
Oldsmobile Omega 1984
- Date Of Incident: 1994-12-01
- Date Complaint: 1995-06-05
- VIN: 1G3AE69X7EW
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 'COLD POWER STEERING'. *DH
Oldsmobile Omega 1980
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-22
- Date Complaint: 1995-02-22
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: REAR BRAKES LOCKED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AW
Oldsmobile Omega 1984
- Date Of Incident: 1994-11-22
- Date Complaint: 1994-11-22
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE FIRE CAUSED BY LEAKING OIL, OHIO STATE POLIC REPORT. *TW
Latest 5 recalls Oldsmobile Omega
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 14 recalls for different components of the Oldsmobile Omega.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Oldsmobile Omega 1984
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Model: Oldsmobile Omega 1984
- Report Received Date: 1985-03-29
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Oldsmobile Omega 1984
- Report Received Date: 1984-11-28
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: 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 SEVERED BRAKE HOSE WOULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LOSS AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL EIGHT CONTROL ARM BRACKET BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE.
- Model: Oldsmobile Omega 1984
- Report Received Date: 1984-02-06
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Oldsmobile Omega 1980
- Report Received Date: 1983-02-24
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- Summary: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE REAR WHEEL SKID DURING BRAKING. REAR WHEEL SKIDDING IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR ON A WET OR SLICK SURFACE.
- Remedy: DEPENDING ON THE TRANSMISSION TYPE AND THE BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE OR REPAIR, AS NECESSARY, CERTAIN FRONT BRAKE COMPONENTS, AND THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES. THE REAR BRAKE SHOES AND LININGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH PARTS THAT USE A MATERIAL WHICH GREATLY REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF REAR WHEEL SKID. ACTIONS TAKEN TO THE FRONT BRAKES ARE TO ENSURE UNIFORMITY OF THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM. ACTIONS TAKEN TO THE PARKING BRAKE COMPONENTS WILL ENSURE THAT THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS, FOR KEEPING THE VEHICLE STATIONARY WHILE MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED UNITS ARE IN NEUTRAL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED UNITS ARE IN PARK, ARE MET.
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