Dodge Monaco Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 43 safety recalls and 55 owner complaints across 15 model years of the Dodge Monaco (1967–1992). The most-complained-about year is 1991.

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• 1990
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• 1992

What Dodge Monaco owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. The 1991 model year has the most, with 37.

• Visibility: heater core11
• Service brakes, hydraulic: rotor7
• Seat belts5
• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
• Power train: constant velocity joint4
• Visibility: fan/motor3
• Vehicle speed control3
• Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2

All Dodge Monaco recalls (43)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge Monaco, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Rotor (service brakes)

   NHTSA 98V005000 Reported January 12, 1998 293,369 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

   Model years: 1990, 1991

2. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

   NHTSA 96V099000 Reported June 13, 1996 321,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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…

   Model years: 1991, 1992

3. Anchorage (seat belts)

   NHTSA 95V213000 Reported November 7, 1995 90,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992

4. Heater core (visibility)

   NHTSA 94V006000 Reported January 11, 1994 125,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992

5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 91V191000 Reported November 1, 1991 80,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Model years: 1991

6. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

   NHTSA 91V042000 Reported March 11, 1991 5,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Model years: 1991

7. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 91V027000 Reported February 13, 1991 76,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Model years: 1990, 1991

8. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 90V205000 Reported December 17, 1990 97,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Routing of the front brake hose may cause excessive hose flexing resulting in premature fatigue cracking of the outer hose cover.

   Remedy: Replace front brake hoses with hoses redesigned to provide a modified routing configuration.

   Model years: 1990

9. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

   NHTSA 90V058000 Reported March 23, 1990 12,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Lower intermediate steering shaft may separate at the rubber isolated coupling of the shaft.

   Remedy: Replace intermediate steering shaft with a shaft containing a restrained coupling.

   Model years: 1990

10. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 78V020000 Reported January 24, 1978 370,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    When the accelerator pedal on the involved vehicles is depressed and the accelerator pump is activated, a distorted accelerator pump seal in the carburetor may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a seal of improved distortion resistance. The carburetor will also be checked for the proper float level.

    Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977

11. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 77V211000 Reported November 28, 1977 22,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a cotter pin through the roll pin to ensure retention, at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1978

12. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 77V201000 Reported November 16, 1977 800,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    An interruption of the main electrical power feed circuit from the battery and alternator may occur due to separation of a terminal connection in the wiring circuit. The terminal end of the power feed wire coming from the compartment may separate from its mating terminal on the wire going into the passenger compartment at the multiple…

    Remedy: Dealer will repair the engine compartment power feed circuit wire by installing an overlay wire routed around the bulkhead connector.

    Model years: 1972, 1973

13. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 77V131000 Reported September 1, 1977 1,831 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The plastic transmission shift linkage bushings installed on the involved vehicles may become heat damaged because they are located near the MINI-catalytic converter. This condition could alter the adjusted relationship of the transmission shift linkage, causing the transmission to be in a gear position other than that indicated by the…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the plastic bushings with steel bushings and install retaining clips to ensure that shift rod is securely engaged to the linkage system.

    Model years: 1977

14. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 77V037000 Reported March 15, 1977 250 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The required muffler to floor pan heat shields were omitted from the involved vehicles. These heat shields are necessary to protect the passenger compartment interior materials, including seat belt webbing, from heat damage.

    Remedy: The dealer will install the necessary heat shields on all affected vehicles, free of charge.

    Model years: 1977

15. Suspension

    NHTSA 75V126000 Reported July 8, 1975 32,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1975

16. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 75V086000 Reported May 13, 1975 33,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974, 1975

17. Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment) and accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (equipment)

    NHTSA 75V023000 Reported February 5, 1975 65,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1975

18. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 74V054000 Reported April 11, 1974 2,391 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974

19. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 74V007000 Reported January 7, 1974 159,149 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974

20. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 73V251000 Reported December 27, 1973 83 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974

21. Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)

    NHTSA 73V218000 Reported November 8, 1973 60,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974

22. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 72V315000 Reported December 27, 1972 1,700 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1973

23. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 72V222000 Reported September 11, 1972 129 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1972

24. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 72V100000 Reported May 2, 1972 80 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1972

25. Pads (service brakes)

    NHTSA 71V201000 Reported November 10, 1971 88 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1972

26. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 71V173000 Reported October 5, 1971 52,729 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1972

27. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 71V050000 Reported April 9, 1971 33,433 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1970, 1971

28. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 70V128000 Reported October 27, 1970 94 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1970

29. Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment) and accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (equipment)

    NHTSA 70V082000 Reported July 22, 1970 81,932 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1970

30. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 69V062000 Reported May 7, 1969 18,905 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1969

31. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 68V088000 Reported September 23, 1968 10,552 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1969

32. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 68V052000 Reported May 21, 1968 13,963 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

33. Bead (tires)

    NHTSA 67V122000 Reported December 18, 1967 335 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1968

34. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 67V115000 Reported December 7, 1967 8,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1968

35. Driveshaft (power train)

    NHTSA 67V071000 Reported September 12, 1967 2,490 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1968

36. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 67V069000 Reported August 17, 1967 21 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

37. Mechanical (parking brake)

    NHTSA 67V044004 Reported April 28, 1967 47,036 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

38. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 67V045000 Reported April 28, 1967 24,062 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

39. Disc (service brakes)

    NHTSA 67V040001 Reported April 13, 1967 19,332 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

40. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 67V040002 Reported April 13, 1967 19,332 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

41. Switch/wiring (visibility)

    NHTSA 67V009001 Reported January 8, 1967 112,215 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

42. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 66V002001 Reported September 29, 1966 6,101 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

43. Column shift (power train)

    NHTSA 66V002002 Reported September 29, 1966 656 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1967

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.