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1991 Dodge MonacoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Monaco, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints374 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem14Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Dodge Monaco has problems

37 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
Visibility140
Service brakes, hydraulic102
Power train60
Seat belts60
Vehicle speed control41
Electrical system30
Fuel system, gasoline20
Structure20
Suspension10
2 other systems20

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

7 recalls

1991 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

Disc: rotor

Recall 98V-005 · Jan 12, 1998 · 293,369 vehicles

Risk. THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V-099 · Jun 13, 1996 · 321,000 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 95V-213 · Nov 7, 1995 · 90,000 vehicles

Risk. THE LACK OF PASSIVE RESTRAINTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 94V-006 · Jan 11, 1994 · 125,000 vehicles

Risk. THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V-191 · Nov 1, 1991 · 80,000 vehicles

Risk. FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 91V-042 · Mar 11, 1991 · 5,500 vehicles

Risk. THE ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED BY CONTINUOUS CONTACT COULDRESULT IN THE IGNITION OF THE WIRING INSULATION, AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V-027 · Feb 13, 1991 · 76,000 vehicles

Risk. LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

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 Dodge.

Best & worst years

1991 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
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  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Dodge Monaco, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTIONEA95016 · closed Jun 24, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-099
  2. BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONEA97001 · closed Jan 9, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-005
  3. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE92086 · closed Mar 31, 1993
    No recall
  4. AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILSPE94027 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  5. BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATIONPE96053 · closed Jan 13, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What Monaco owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

HAD THE HEATER CORE WORK ON FROM THE FIRST RECALL, A YEAR LATER THE SAME PROBLEM IS BACK THE WINDOW ARE COVER WITH ANTI-FREEZE, AT NIGHT YOU CAN'T SEE, *AK CONSUMER STATES CV JOINTS, FUEL PUMP, SEAT BELT TRACK INOPERABLE, SEAT BELTS SLIDE FOWARD OFF PASSENGER WHIL VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ALL FOUR…
Complaint 979493 · Feb 21, 1996
RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE PARTS NOT IN CONTACTED DEALER IN NOV PART NOT IN. TT *JB
Complaint 978057 · Jan 23, 1996
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
Complaint 854108 · Dec 17, 1999

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