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1993 Cobra MontereyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1993 Cobra Monterey, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Cobra Monterey has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline20
Seats10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1993 Cobra Monterey recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 93V-054 · Apr 2, 1993 · 24 vehicles

Risk. THE MOUNTING BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME, ANDTHE TRAILER WILL ONLY BE ATTACHED BY THE SAFETY CHAINS, CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSSOF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cobra.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Monterey year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Monterey median. How we score

'92'93
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Monterey owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP THAT DID NOT PUMP FUEL PROPERLY, VEHICLE WOULD QUIT OPERATING IN MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. DEAER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
Complaint 870757 · Sep 18, 2000

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