1991 Dodge Monaco
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1991 Dodge Monaco. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
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.
The automatic shoulder belt systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The lack of passive restraints could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle collision.
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 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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
A coolant temperature controlled heater core fluid bypass valve will be installed.
The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The electrical short caused by continuous contact couldresult in the ignition of the wiring insulation, and an underhood fire.
Remedy
The main feed on all involved vehicles will be rerouted and secured with tie straps away from the air cleaner bracket.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of fluid from half of the diagonally split brakehydraulic system affects braking capability, which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Modify heat shield to eliminate potential for shield contacting brake tube.
Owner complaints
37 complaints3 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
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…
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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
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.…
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
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
- Seat belts
Recall 95v213000/active seat and shoulder belt: dealer refusing to honor recall. *ak *ML
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
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 speed control › Accelerator pedal
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
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
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
- Vehicle speed control
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
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system · Visibility › Windshield
While driving the windows fog up for no apperent reason, and when defogger IS activated it gets worse. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
In inclement weather windshield wipers will become very slow until they completely stop, causing loss of visibility. ,Dealer replaced 2 motors in wipers, defect IS still occurring. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
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
- Power train · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield wipers are inoperative due to a defective relay switch. Driver cannot use the car in any type of inclement weather. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake disc wheel hub seperated while driving, causing loss of control and the brakes were not as easy to use. *ak
- Seat belts
Passenger's side lap/shoulder belt overtightened, to get person out of seat strap opened from the window. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Rotors warped, causing brakes to vibrate.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Power train › Axle assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
At 19,000 mile the axle/alternator/ rotors were replaced once and alternator failed for the second time .*ak *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake rotor broke. *Sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Front brake rotor rusted off, causing loss of braking ability. *Dh
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Problems with wiring under hood, resulting in head lights failing to work due to not getting any power/car occasionally failing to start.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Structure › Body › Door · Suspension › Front › Control arm · Unknown or other · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
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…
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
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Recieved a recall notice in the mail took vehicle in for service parts not in contacted dealer in nov part not in. tt *jb
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Recieved a recall notice in the mail took vehicle in for service parts not in contacted dealer in nov parts in. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake disc/hub separation
Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
- Brake disc/hub separation
consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
- ABS braking malfunction
There is no summary currently available
- Auto shoulder belt fails
There is no summary currently available
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10150552Child 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.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
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