1991 Dodge Monaco Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1991 Dodge Monaco, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Visibility1427.5%
- Brakes1019.6%
- Seat belts611.8%
- Powertrain (other)611.8%
- Driver assistance47.8%
- Electrical35.9%
- Body & structure23.9%
- Fuel system23.9%
- Interior & seats12.0%
- Suspension12.0%
- Transmission12.0%
- Engine12.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
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
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT THE ABS SYSTEM WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.*AK
BRAKE DISC WHEEL HUB SEPERATED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT AS EASY TO USE. *AK
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
THREE OUT OF FOUR DOOR HANDLES FAILED, NOT ALLOWING OCCUPANTS TO EXIT FROM THE INSIDE. NOW, THE ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS (4) FAILED TO FUNCTION, NOT RISING WHEN BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
AT 19,000 MILE THE AXLE/ALTERNATOR/ ROTORS WERE REPLACED ONCE AND ALTERNATOR FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME .*AK *SLC
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEN APPROACHING A STOP AT 2 MPH THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE, AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT APPLICATION AND THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
AT 19,000 MILE THE AXLE/ALTERNATOR/ ROTORS WERE REPLACED ONCE AND ALTERNATOR FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME .*AK *SLC
CV JOINTS/BOOTS FAILED THREE TIMES. *DSH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
HAD THE HEATER CORE WORK ON FROM THE FIRST RECALL, A YEAR LATER THE SAME PROBLEM IS BACK THE WINDOW ARE COVER WITH ANTI-FREEZE, AT NIGHT YOU CAN'T SEE, *AK CONSUMER STATES CV JOINTS, FUEL PUMP, SEAT BELT TRACK INOPERABLE, SEAT BELTS SLIDE FOWARD OFF PASSENGER WHIL VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED, AXLE SHAFT INSTALLED, LIGHTS NOT WORKING ON DASH BOARD,DRIVER SIDE DOOR MOLDING, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON. *JB
CV JOINTS/BOOTS FAILED THREE TIMES. *DSH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
HAD THE HEATER CORE WORK ON FROM THE FIRST RECALL, A YEAR LATER THE SAME PROBLEM IS BACK THE WINDOW ARE COVER WITH ANTI-FREEZE, AT NIGHT YOU CAN'T SEE, *AK CONSUMER STATES CV JOINTS, FUEL PUMP, SEAT BELT TRACK INOPERABLE, SEAT BELTS SLIDE FOWARD OFF PASSENGER WHIL VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED, AXLE SHAFT INSTALLED, LIGHTS NOT WORKING ON DASH BOARD,DRIVER SIDE DOOR MOLDING, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE TWO FRONT DOORS DO NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE, HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE THE DOOR. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
HAD THE HEATER CORE WORK ON FROM THE FIRST RECALL, A YEAR LATER THE SAME PROBLEM IS BACK THE WINDOW ARE COVER WITH ANTI-FREEZE, AT NIGHT YOU CAN'T SEE, *AK CONSUMER STATES CV JOINTS, FUEL PUMP, SEAT BELT TRACK INOPERABLE, SEAT BELTS SLIDE FOWARD OFF PASSENGER WHIL VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED, AXLE SHAFT INSTALLED, LIGHTS NOT WORKING ON DASH BOARD,DRIVER SIDE DOOR MOLDING, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE DUE TO BROKEN AXLE SHAFT, ALSO REPLACED 2 OUTER CV BOOTS.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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