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1981 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham Sedan Auto

The 1981 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham Sedan Auto is a 2.5-liter V6 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,493 MSRP.

The Omega measures 181.8 inches long on a 105.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,498 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$7,493 ($26,790 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5 L Pontiac Iron Duke I4, standard; 2.8 L LE2 V6 (Chevrolet-built) optional
Displacement2.5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic (TH-125C)
Dimensions & Weight
Length181.8 in
Width69.8 in
Height53.7 in
Wheelbase105 in
Curb Weight2,498 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Oldsmobile OMEGA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 24, 1981 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

THE ENGINE-TO-BODY GROUND CABLE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURE. THE CABLE COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK DUE TO THE RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND BODY DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

Remedy: A NEW GROUND CABLE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign 81V038000

Oct 8, 1980 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE INCORRECTLY ROUTED. THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY THEN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN DETERIORATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE HOSE AND LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HOSES AND INLET PIPE AND ADD A CLIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 80V129000

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1981 Oldsmobile OMEGA

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Oldsmobile OMEGA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 25, 1996 · Electrical System
“AT ANY SPPEED THE CAR STALLS. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK”
Jul 25, 1995 · Seat Belts
“DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM HAS MALFUNCTION. TT”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 OLDSMOBILE OMEGA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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