Owners have filed 22 complaints
about the 1999 Monaco Coach Diplomat with NHTSA between 1999 and 2009.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 4 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 63
Against the median year of the Monaco Coach Diplomat. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 1999 compares with every other Monaco Coach Diplomat
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1999 Monaco Coach Diplomat
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Equipment & Accessories
418.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
418.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
418.2%
Median failure at 36,000 miles
Tires
313.6%
Brakes
313.6%
Other & Unspecified
14.5%
Median failure at 40,437 miles
Body & Structure
14.5%
Electrical System
14.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14.5%
When owners complained
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.
Jun 1999peak 10Aug 2009
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 40,437 milesHOT Springs, AR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MONACO COACH DIPLOMAT RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV HAS A FUNGUS INFECTION NAMED COPRINUS BASIDIOMYCETES MOLD, WHICH IS DETRIMENTAL TO HIS HEALTH. THE MOLD HAS INFECTED THE ENTIRE RV AND HAS CIRCULATED IN THE AIR AND THE CARPET. AN EXPERT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FILED A REPORT. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE MOLD WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. HE WAS IGNORED BY THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. HE WAS ADVISED TO CALL THE EPA AND THE FTC IN REGARDS TO THIS MATTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,437.
NHTSA complaint #10279879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbus, MS
TIRES
RECALL RECEIVED FOR THE WRONG PSI ON THE ORIGINAL TAG FOR TIRE EQUIPMENT/ VEHICLE SUFFERED TIRE BLOWOUT.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V386000 WHICH INDICATED THAT THE WRONG PSI WAS PUT ON THE ORIGINAL ID TAG. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER BUT THEY REFUSED TO HANDLE THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WASN'T PURCHASED THERE. AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE THE CONSUMER'S RV HAD A SUDDEN BLOWOUT ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT HAVING THE TIRE PRESSURE AT THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE DID NOT CAUSE THE BLOWOUT ALTHOUGH THAT'S NOT WHAT THE RECALL STATED.
NHTSA complaint #10053543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbus, MS
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
RECALL RECEIVED FOR THE WRONG PSI ON THE ORIGINAL TAG FOR TIRE EQUIPMENT/ VEHICLE SUFFERED TIRE BLOWOUT.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V386000 WHICH INDICATED THAT THE WRONG PSI WAS PUT ON THE ORIGINAL ID TAG. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER BUT THEY REFUSED TO HANDLE THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WASN'T PURCHASED THERE. AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE THE CONSUMER'S RV HAD A SUDDEN BLOWOUT ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT HAVING THE TIRE PRESSURE AT THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE DID NOT CAUSE THE BLOWOUT ALTHOUGH THAT'S NOT WHAT THE RECALL STATED.
NHTSA complaint #10053543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sissonville, WV
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR DRYER ON THE AIR BRAKES HAD BLOWN APART WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO LOSE POWER. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION AND THE MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. *AK *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10033879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,000 milesFlower Mound, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #10016258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jacksonville Beach, FL
TIRES
CONSUMER STATES THAT TIRE IS HAVING BAD RIVETING PROBLEMS, WHILE DRIVING TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, THE TIRE ALSO BLEWOUT LEFT FRONT AIR BAG AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE, GOODYEAR G159, 225/70R22.5, DOT MC55. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #785967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jacksonville Beach, FL
TIRES
CONSUMER STATES THAT TIRE IS HAVING BAD RIVETING PROBLEMS, WHILE DRIVING TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, THE TIRE ALSO BLEWOUT LEFT FRONT AIR BAG AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE, GOODYEAR G159, 225/70R22.5, DOT MC55. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #785967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE, IT WAS LEAKING ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND DEALER REPLACED FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY.
NHTSA complaint #8002231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arvado, CO
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD HAS POOR VISIBILTY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR PROBLEM, AND LABELED IT UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #897603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jupiter, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING FRONT END SHAKES, PULLS TO RIGHT AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO STOP SAFELY. ALSO, BRAKES MAKE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE, AND A SEVERE SHAKE.
NHTSA complaint #859599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jupiter, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
WHILE DRIVING FRONT END SHAKES, PULLS TO RIGHT AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO STOP SAFELY. ALSO, BRAKES MAKE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE, AND A SEVERE SHAKE.
NHTSA complaint #859599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnsonvil, NY
POWER TRAIN
TACHOMETER FAILED. MJS
NHTSA complaint #548213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnsonvil, NY
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ELECTRONIC STEP SWITCH FAILED (WIRING). MJS
NHTSA complaint #548213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnsonvil, NY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD POPPING OUT AND RESULTING IN LEAKAGE, FIXED PROBLEM HOWEVER CONTINUED TO FAIL. MJS
NHTSA complaint #548213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnsonvil, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
LOOSE WIRING ON SEVERAL COMPONENTS (HEATER, TELEPHONE, TV/VCR). MJS
NHTSA complaint #548213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnsonvil, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
FITTING IN PUMP MANIFOLD LEAKING. MJS
NHTSA complaint #548213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnsonvil, NY
STRUCTURE
MANY NUTS, B0LTS AND SCREWS REQUIRED TIGHTENING WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. MJS
NHTSA complaint #548213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnsonvil, NY
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
SHOWER LEAKS, REPAIRED HOWEVER CONTINUES TO LEAK. MJS
NHTSA complaint #548213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnsonvil, NY
EQUIPMENT
KITCHEN DRAWERS DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND SHELVING FALLS CONTINUALLY. MJS
NHTSA complaint #548213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnsonvil, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
LP TANK GAUGE (FLOAT) BROKEN RESULTING IN FAILURE. MJS
NHTSA complaint #548213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnsonvil, NY
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
SLIDE OUT- BENT ARM (AWNING) WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW FOR PROPER CLOSURE, SLIDE OUT MOTOR INSTALLED INCORRECTLY CAUSING THE STORAGE DOOR UNDERNEATH SLIDE-OUT TO FALL OFF. MJS
NHTSA complaint #548213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manassas, VA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD POPS OUT OF MOTORHOME IN MIDDLE WHERE THE MOULDING IS. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #840917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.