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2004 Monaco Coach CaymanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2004 Monaco Coach Cayman, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints71 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage31kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Monaco Coach Cayman has problems

7 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
Suspension40
Engine and engine cooling20
Service brakes, hydraulic21

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

2 recalls

2004 Monaco Coach Cayman 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

Springs: leaf spring assembly

Recall 05V-053 · Feb 14, 2005 · 2,827 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CREATE ROUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS AND DAMAGE TO REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: front

Recall 04V-038 · Jan 28, 2004 · 2,156 vehicles

Risk. THE I-BEAMS ON THE FRONT AXLE AND THE PANARD BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE COULD CRACK AND BREAK CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE…

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 Monaco Coach.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Cayman 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 Cayman median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Cayman owners report

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

SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE 2004 MONACO CAYMAN " I-BEAM" RECALL. SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, A NOISE ALERTED HIM OF A PROBLEM. HE DISCOVERED THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT AXLE HAD BROKEN. THE PART WAS NOT REPLACED. BUT, FIXED BY WELDING A COSMETIC PLATE TO…
Complaint 10649136 · Oct 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MONACO CAYMAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V053000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR…
Complaint 10463181 · Jun 26, 2012 · 30,000 miles
TRAILING ARMS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF 2004 MONACO CAYMAN THAT CAUSED INSTABILITY WHILE DRIVING THE COACH. I HAD TO HAVE REAR TRAILING ARMS REPLACED ON THE COACH. *TR
Complaint 10290299 · Oct 29, 2009 · 35,800 miles

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