no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
2000 Monaco Coach DiplomatProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2000 Monaco Coach Diplomat, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Monaco Coach Diplomat has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Structure
3Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
3Visibility
2Electrical system
1Suspension
1Tires
1Latches/locks/linkages
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2000 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
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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
2000 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON 10/15/02 WHILE DRIVING MY RV TO A CAMPGROUND, I DETECTED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF ANTIFREEZE INSIDE THE RV AND NOTICED WETNESS ON THE CARPET NEAR THE FIRE WALL. IT RENDERED THE DEFROSTING OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD NIL AND COULDN'T HARDLY SEE OUTSIDE AND DAMAGE THE SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE R.V. THE…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE RV'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND BECAME LOOSE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER A YEAR OF OPERATION. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED AT A VEHICLE GLASS SHOP. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE WINDSHIELD FAILURE.…
THIS 2000 MONACO, DIPLOMAT MOTOR HOME HAS BEEN INHALING EXHAUST, ROAD DIRTY ETC. MAINLY THROUGH THE REAR CAP AREA, SINCE THE UNIT WAS NEW. THE FIRST SIGN WAS AN OILY STAIN IN THE CEILING AREA MOSTLY AROUND CABINETS. FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS THE FACTORY TOLD ME THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE…
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