Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 Dodge Monaco peaked in 1996, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 Dodge Monaco
Sedan, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Sep 28, 1995 to May 23, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year6694k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints8Close to the median 1990 sedan
Severity index0.01990 sedans average 17.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
63% of complaints about the 1990 Dodge Monaco name visibility and wipers
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 1990 Dodge Monaco
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98V-005 | Jan 12, 1998 | Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana,… | Brakes | 293,369 | Part replacement |
| 95V-213 | Nov 7, 1995 | Automatic shoulder belt systems can malfunction and become inoperative | Seat belts | 90,000 | Part replacement |
| 94V-006 | Jan 11, 1994 | 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 | Visibility and wipers | 125,000 | Repair or modification |
| 91V-027 | Feb 13, 1991 | Rear brake tube routing is contacted by fuel tank heat shield when suspension is in full jounce position | Brakes | 76,000 | Repair or modification |
| 90V-205 | Dec 17, 1990 | Routing of the front brake hose may cause excessive hose flexing resulting in premature fatigue cracking of the outer hose cover | Brakes | 97,500 | Part replacement |
| 90V-058 | Mar 23, 1990 | Lower intermediate steering shaft may separate at the rubber isolated coupling of the shaft | Steering | 12,500 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 Dodge Monaco
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
8 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 23, 2003Failure May 23, 2003Fowler, CAFront
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10020517 - Filed Mar 20, 2001Failure Mar 19, 2001Humboldd, KSHeater core
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 complaint 883549 - Filed Jul 17, 2000Wylie, TXWindshield, Heater core
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 complaint 865485 - Filed Jun 18, 1997Georgetown, SCGasoline
ENGINE OVERHEATED. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 517637 - Filed Oct 18, 1996Failure Oct 14, 1996Syosset, NYCatalytic convertor, Motor
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, LEAVING WIPERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD TWICE.
NHTSA complaint 510250 - Filed Mar 4, 1996Failure Feb 2, 1995Chicopee, MAFan/motor
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607.
NHTSA complaint 980227 - Filed Mar 4, 1996Failure Feb 2, 1995Chicopee, MAFan/motor
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED, HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607. *AK
NHTSA complaint 980064 - Filed Sep 28, 1995Failure Sep 27, 1995ST Louis, MOService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
EA95-016 ACTIVE, BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WAS REAL HARD LOST EFFECTIVENESS INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint 972638
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
4 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA97001 Engineering analysis, Brakes
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
Opened Jan 13, 1997, closed Jan 9, 1998 · led to a recall - PE96053 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
Opened Sep 5, 1996, closed Jan 13, 1997 - EA95016 Engineering analysis, Brakes
ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION
Opened May 26, 1995, closed Jun 24, 1996 · led to a recall - PE94027 Preliminary evaluation, Seat belts
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
Opened Mar 18, 1994, closed Jul 29, 1994
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 23-014-15 Apr 23, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 … - 0800600REV Dec 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB - 2300800B Nov 24, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 233599REVA Oct 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS - 230800 Mar 3, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 080600 Feb 25, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT - 233599 Sep 3, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 081698 Apr 17, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK - 230397 Feb 14, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.