Owners have filed 55 complaints
about the 1991 Dodge Monaco with NHTSA between 1995 and 2015.
The largest single group is the windows, mirrors & wipers.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1995peak 7May 2015
NHTSA investigations into the 1991 Dodge Monaco
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA97001Opened 13 Jan 1997Closed 9 Jan 1998SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE DISC FROM ITS HUB, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.
PE96053Opened 5 Sep 1996Closed 13 Jan 1997SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
EA95016Opened 26 May 1995Closed 24 Jun 1996SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION
PE94027Opened 18 Mar 1994Closed 29 Jul 1994SEAT BELTS
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
PE92086Opened 25 Nov 1992Closed 31 Mar 1993ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Recalls on the 1991 Dodge Monaco
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
98V005000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
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 ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
Risk: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
96V099000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
95V213000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Risk: THE LACK OF PASSIVE RESTRAINTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
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.
Risk: THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATER LIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION. IN EITHER CASE, FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE END CAP COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
91V191000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Risk: FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
91V042000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
Risk: THE ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED BY CONTINUOUS CONTACT COULDRESULT IN THE IGNITION OF THE WIRING INSULATION, AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
91V027000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Glen Riddle, PACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 20 MPH, PEDAL WENT THE FLOOR AND HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.
NHTSA complaint #983328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ocala, FLCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN SHIFT INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL W/BRAKES HAVING MINIMUM PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE DETROYED SOME PROPERTY. PLEASE DECRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #975045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pulls Colt S, KYCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS, EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE, LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, IMPACT 12:00, SPEED UNKNOWN DUE TO COME DOWN A HILL. TT
NHTSA complaint #965814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 55,000 milesWarren, MI
SEAT BELTS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10721627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #10214800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kinston, NC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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
NHTSA complaint #552969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kinston, NC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
THE RADIATOR FANS ARE INOPERATIVE CAUSING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. NLM
NHTSA complaint #552969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kinston, NC
SEAT BELTS
RECALL 95V213000/ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELT: DEALER REFUSING TO HONOR RECALL. *AK
NHTSA complaint #864269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #854108 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mondovi, WI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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.
NHTSA complaint #852270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING FUMES ENTERING INSIDE OF VEHICLE UPON STARTING ,AND STEAM BUILDUP ON FRONT WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER NOTICED A NHTSA RECALL #94V-006.00/ WATER:DEFROSTER, DEFOGGER: HEATERCORE, WATER. BELIEVED VEHICLE HAVE SAME SYMPTOM AS RECALL. CONTACTED A DEALER, BUT INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE INFORMATION OF WHAT I NEED TO DO TO GET THIS PROBLEM CORRECTED .
NHTSA complaint #844933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lauder Hill, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKES THE ENGINE INCREASES THE RPMS, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER FINDS THIS MODEL HAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT IS A "NIGHTMARE." OWNER BELIEVES THAT CHRYSLER HAS PRODUCED A PRODUCT THAT HAS INHERENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND NO ONE IS TRAINED TO REPAIR THEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint #833633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elicaville, NY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WHILE DRIVING THE WINDOWS FOG UP FOR NO APPERENT REASON, AND WHEN DEFOGGER IS ACTIVATED IT GETS WORSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #831130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elicaville, NY
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING THE WINDOWS FOG UP FOR NO APPERENT REASON, AND WHEN DEFOGGER IS ACTIVATED IT GETS WORSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #831130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bayonne, NJ
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL BECOME VERY SLOW UNTIL THEY COMPLETELY STOP, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. ,DEALER REPLACED 2 MOTORS IN WIPERS, DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING.
NHTSA complaint #820574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mobile, AL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE SPEEDED UP SUDDENLY TO 90 MPH. THE DRIVER PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THEY RESISTED. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE OWNER HAD TO GET NEW BRAKE PADS BECAUSE THEY HAD WORN.
NHTSA complaint #817202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IA
POWER TRAIN
THREE OUT OF FOUR DOOR HANDLES FAILED, NOT ALLOWING OCCUPANTS TO EXIT FROM THE INSIDE. NOW, THE ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS (4) FAILED TO FUNCTION, NOT RISING WHEN BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #815018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IA
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THREE OUT OF FOUR DOOR HANDLES FAILED, NOT ALLOWING OCCUPANTS TO EXIT FROM THE INSIDE. NOW, THE ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS (4) FAILED TO FUNCTION, NOT RISING WHEN BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #815018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arkansas City, KS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT THE ABS SYSTEM WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #812600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Douglas, ND
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE RELAY SWITCH. DRIVER CANNOT USE THE CAR IN ANY TYPE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER.
NHTSA complaint #810647 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Merrick, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE DISC WHEEL HUB SEPERATED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT AS EASY TO USE.
NHTSA complaint #808779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winchester, KY
SEAT BELTS
PASSENGER'S SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT OVERTIGHTENED, TO GET PERSON OUT OF SEAT STRAP OPENED FROM THE WINDOW.
NHTSA complaint #807570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Springfield, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE.
NHTSA complaint #509247 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Birmingham, AL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
AT 19,000 MILE THE AXLE/ALTERNATOR/ ROTORS WERE REPLACED ONCE AND ALTERNATOR FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME .*AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #803471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Birmingham, AL
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AT 19,000 MILE THE AXLE/ALTERNATOR/ ROTORS WERE REPLACED ONCE AND ALTERNATOR FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME .*AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #803471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Birmingham, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
AT 19,000 MILE THE AXLE/ALTERNATOR/ ROTORS WERE REPLACED ONCE AND ALTERNATOR FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME .*AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #803471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTOR BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #506293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wickliffe, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR RUSTED OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY.
NHTSA complaint #505226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.