Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 Omega.
The 1980 Oldsmobile Omega presents a fascinating subject for researchers, defined by a stark contrast between minimal owner dissatisfaction and significant manufacturer interventions. Over the model year, the vehicle generated only a single total owner complaint, which specifically cited the hydraulic service brakes. Despite this remarkably low grievance rate, the Omega was subject to eight separate recalls. Consequently, this model year occupies a highly unusual position in the model's reliability history, where a seemingly trouble-free ownership record belies a deeply complicated regulatory footprint that demands careful evaluation.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 179.1 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1980 Oldsmobile Omega dominate in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 8 recall campaigns target the service brakes, hydraulic, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT HIGH MILEAGE WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT TO BECOME LOOSE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE… Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED TYPE OF STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
THE AUTOMATIC COOLER LINE HOSES ON SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL VOIDS, WHICH COMBINED WITH A HIGH THERMAL EXPANSION AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, COULD RESULT IN HOSE FAILURE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID… Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE COOLER LINE HOSES USING HOSES WITH KEVLAR BRAIDED REINFORCEMENT.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.