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1990 Dodge Monaco

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 23, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 12, 1998
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1990 Dodge Monaco, most frequently naming the visibility, engine and brakes categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 4 NHTSA investigations name it; and 9 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility555.6%
  • Engine222.2%
  • Brakes111.1%
  • Seat belts111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
98V005000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Jan 12, 1998
293,369 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
95V213000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Nov 7, 1995
90,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
The risk: THE LACK OF PASSIVE RESTRAINTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
The 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.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
94V006000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Jan 11, 1994
125,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATER LIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION. IN EITHER CASE, FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE END CAP COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA97001ClosedEngineering Analysis

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

Opened Jan 13, 1997
Closed Jan 9, 1998

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE DISC FROM ITS HUB, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 98V005000
PE96053ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

Opened Sep 5, 1996
Closed Jan 13, 1997

consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA95016ClosedEngineering Analysis

ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION

Opened May 26, 1995
Closed Jun 24, 1996

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 96V099000
PE94027ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS

Opened Mar 18, 1994
Closed Jul 29, 1994

There is no summary currently available

SEAT BELTS

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Seat belts
Filed May 23, 2003

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10020517
Incident
May 23, 2003
Visibility
Filed Mar 20, 2001

CONSUMER HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WITH HEATER CORE JUST LIKE MENTIONED IN RECALL 94 V 006 000. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK

NHTSA ID
883549
Incident
Mar 19, 2001
Visibility
Filed Jul 17, 2000

WHILE TRAVELING WINDSHIELD WOULD FOG UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK WHILE TRAVELING THE WINDSHIEDL FOGS UP DUE TO LEAKING HEATER CORE, THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BUT THE VIN WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL. *YH

NHTSA ID
865485
Engine
Filed Jun 18, 1997

ENGINE OVERHEATED. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *AK

NHTSA ID
517637
EngineVisibility
Filed Oct 18, 1996

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, LEAVING WIPERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD TWICE.

NHTSA ID
510250
Incident
Oct 14, 1996
Visibility
Filed Mar 4, 1996

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607.

NHTSA ID
980227
Incident
Feb 2, 1995
Visibility
Filed Mar 4, 1996

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED, HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607. *AK

NHTSA ID
980064
Incident
Feb 2, 1995
Brakes
Filed Sep 28, 1995

EA95-016 ACTIVE, BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WAS REAL HARD LOST EFFECTIVENESS INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. TT

NHTSA ID
972638
Incident
Sep 27, 1995

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

23-014-15

EQUIPMENT

Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.

0800600REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

2300800B

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

230800

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

080600

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

233599REVA

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dodge Monaco by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1993002—
1992933—
1991377559.2
1990Viewing864—
1989003—
1988001—
1978010—
1977130—
1976010—
1975040—
1974050—
1973020—
1972050—
1971010—
1970030—
1969020—
1968030—
1967090—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.