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1999 Monaco Coach DiplomatProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1999 Monaco Coach Diplomat, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints100 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Monaco Coach Diplomat has problems

10 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
Visibility30
Equipment20
Tires20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Electrical system10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10
Service brakes, air10
Fuel system, diesel10
2 other systems20

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

3 recalls

1999 Monaco Coach Diplomat 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-257 · Jun 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 03V-386 · Oct 10, 2003 · 888 vehicles

Risk. DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME WITH UNDER/OVER INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-166 · May 8, 2003

Risk. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…

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

1999 vs. every other Diplomat 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 Diplomat median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Diplomat owners report

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

WINDSHIELD HAS POOR VISIBILTY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR PROBLEM, AND LABELED IT UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 897603 · Oct 11, 2001
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. *AK
Complaint 840917 · Jun 23, 1999

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