1991 Dodge Monaco Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 1991 Dodge Monaco, and owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 1991 Dodge Monaco
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Rotor (service brakes)
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.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
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…
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Anchorage (seat belts)
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.
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Heater core (visibility)
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.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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.
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
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.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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.
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Dodge Monaco have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 88,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 vehicl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2015 · Seat belts
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 14, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Dodge Monaco. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Dodge Monaco model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Monaco model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 9 | 0 |
| 1968 Dodge Monaco | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 Dodge Monaco | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 Dodge Monaco | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 Dodge Monaco | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 Dodge Monaco | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 Dodge Monaco | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 Dodge Monaco | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 Dodge Monaco | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Dodge Monaco | 3 | 1 |
| 1978 Dodge Monaco | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Dodge Monaco | 6 | 8 |
| 1991 Dodge Monaco | 7 | 37 |
| 1992 Dodge Monaco | 3 | 9 |
Checking a specific 1991 Dodge Monaco
How do I know if my 1991 Dodge Monaco has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 1991 Dodge Monaco; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V027000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.