no report yet
Disc: rotor
Risk. THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
1990 Dodge MonacoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1990 Dodge Monaco, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Dodge Monaco has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Visibility
2Engine and engine cooling
1Seat belts
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
1990 Dodge Monaco 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
Front: anchorage
Risk. THE LACK OF PASSIVE RESTRAINTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
no report yet
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core
Risk. THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO HOSE FAILURE AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUIDREDUCING BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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 Dodge.
Best & worst years
1990 vs. every other Monaco 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 Monaco median. How we score
'67'68'69'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'90'91'92
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Dodge Monaco, and the recalls they led to.
- ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTIONLed to recall 96V-099
- BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONLed to recall 98V-005
- AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILSNo recall
- BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONNo recall
In owners' words
What Monaco owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607.
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED, HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607. *AK
CONSUMER HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WITH HEATER CORE JUST LIKE MENTIONED IN RECALL 94 V 006 000. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK
Own a 1990 Monaco?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.