1991 Dodge Monaco: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 37 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (32% of complaints); the 1990 and 1992 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 1998
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 dodge monaco. The contact stated that the passive saftey restraint system malfunctioned and was not performing properly on both the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 95v213000 (seat belts); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2015
“Metal strap securing fuel tank to vehicle rusted and broke; defect discovered before any crash/personal injury; contacted manufacturer's dealer for replacement part and was advised none available now nor likely to be available in future; had to arrange for custom manufacture of replacement part. I still have part of the rusted strap. This part should have been made of a more durable material considering the function it serves; rusting issue compounded by the fact that a loose-fitting cover goes over the strap and same appears to trap water, promoting the rusting action. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2007
“The seat belt track and assemblies were replaced under recall 95v213 but not returned to working order, both front seat restraints continue to malfunction and are inoperable, additionally the work performed has caused multiple electrical malfunctions in the vehicle rendering many of its systems, including the a/c inoperative (attorney for client). Nlm”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2000
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“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”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 1999
“Vehicle experiencing fumes entering inside of vehicle upon starting ,and steam buildup on front windshield. Consumer noticed a NHTSA recall #94v-006.00/ water:defroster, defogger: heatercore, water. Believed vehicle have same symptom as recall. Contacted a dealer, but informed that vehicle was not part of recall. Can NHTSA provide information of what I need to do to get this problem corrected . *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 1998
“While driving and stepping on the brakes the engine increases the rpms, and the engine check light keeps coming on intermittently. The dealer finds this model has an electrical system that is a "nightmare." owner believes that chrysler has produced a product that has inherent electrical problems and no one is trained to repair them. *ak *ml”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 1998
“While driving 60-70 mph with the cruise control, the vehicle speeded up suddenly to 90 mph. The driver put on the brakes and they resisted. After the incident, the owner had to get new brake pads because they had worn. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 1997
“ABS brake failure, vehicle involved in frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 20 mph, pedal went the floor and had extended stopping distance. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 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”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 1995
“When shift into drive, vehicle accelerated out of control w/brakes having minimum performance. Vehicle detroyed some property. Please decribe details. Tt”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 campaigns
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SYSTEM TRACK AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY INOPERATIVE AND THOSE SYSTEMS WHEN THEY BECOME INOPERATIVE IN THE FUTURE.
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
ROUTING OF BATTERY MAIN FEED WIRING MAY ALLOW IT TO CONTACT THE AIR CLEANER BRACKET AND CONTNUED CONTACT MAY LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Remedy: THE MAIN FEED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE REROUTED AND SECURED WITH TIE STRAPS AWAY FROM THE AIR CLEANER BRACKET.
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.
REAR BRAKE TUBE ROUTING IS CONTACTED BY FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD WHEN SUSPENSION IS IN FULL JOUNCE POSITION. THIS DAMAGES THE BRAKE FLUID TUBE, CAUSING A LEAK.
Remedy: MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.
How other years compare
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Is the 1991 Dodge Monaco reliable?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Dodge Monaco. The most complained-about area is visibility (32% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Dodge Monaco problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 88,500 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Dodge Monaco have open recalls?
7 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:anchorage. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.