1981 Oldsmobile Omega ES Sedan MT
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- Photo: OldsmobileOmegaPatinated by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Omega sedan 1 -- 09-03-2010 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Omega sedan 2 -- 09-03-2010 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Omega coupe by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Omega by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Oldsmobile Omega ES Sedan MT is a 2.5-liter V6 sedan with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive.
The Omega measures 181.8 inches long on a 105.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5 L Pontiac Iron Duke I4, standard; 2.8 L LE2 V6 (Chevrolet-built) optional |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.8 in |
| Width | 69.8 in |
| Height | 53.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Oldsmobile Omega ES Sedan MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
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
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
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.