Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode...
1967-1992 · 11 model years
Dodge Monaco Problems by year
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the Dodge Monaco across 11 model years, and it has 32 recalls. The 1991 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (37). The most reported problem area is the visibility & wipers, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 32
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Monaco complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Monaco problems
Dodge Monaco recalls 32
The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
The automatic shoulder belt systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Routing of battery main feed wiring may allow it to contact the air cleaner bracket and contnued contact may lead to an electrical short circuit.
Rear brake tube routing is contacted by fuel tank heat shield when suspension is in full jounce position. This damages the brake fluid tube, causing a leak.
Routing of the front brake hose may cause excessive hose flexing resulting in premature fatigue cracking of the outer hose cover.
Lower intermediate steering shaft may separate at the rubber isolated coupling of the shaft.
When the accelerator pedal on the involved vehicles is depressed and the accelerator pump is activated, a distorted accelerator pump seal in the carburetor may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.
The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.
The plastic transmission shift linkage bushings installed on the involved vehicles may become heat damaged because they are located near the mini-catalytic converter. This condition could alter the adjusted relationship of the transmission shift linkage...
Latest Monaco complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 dodge monaco. The contact stated that the passive saftey restraint system malfunctioned and was not performing properly on both the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 95v213000 (seat belts); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Metal strap securing fuel tank to vehicle rusted and broke; defect discovered before any crash/personal injury; contacted manufacturer's dealer for replacement part and was advised none available now nor likely to be available in future; had to arrange for custom manufacture of replacement part. I still have part of the rusted strap. This part should have been made of a more durable material considering the function it serves; rusting issue compounded by the fact that a loose-fitting cover goes over the strap and same appears to trap water, promoting the rusting action. *Tr
The seat belt track and assemblies were replaced under recall 95v213 but not returned to working order, both front seat restraints continue to malfunction and are inoperable, additionally the work performed has caused multiple electrical malfunctions in the vehicle rendering many of its systems, including the a/c inoperative (attorney for client). Nlm
Recall 95v213000/active seat and shoulder belt: dealer refusing to honor recall. *Ak *ml
When the car is turned on mist comes from the vents without turning on the ventilation system. This causes the windows to fog up and creates poor visibility for driver. Dealer says heater core needs to be replaced. *Ak
When approaching a stop at 2 mph there was a clicking noise, and the accelerator pedal went to the floor without application and the vehicle took off. Dealer has inspected vehicle. *Ak
Questions about the Dodge Monaco
Which Dodge Monaco years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1991 (37). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1991 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Dodge Monaco years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Dodge Monaco problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the visibility & wipers (13), brakes (10), seats & seat belts (6) most often.
How many recalls does the Dodge Monaco have?
NHTSA lists 32 recalls across all Dodge Monaco model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data