MYRModel Year Report

1990 Dodge Monaco

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1990 Dodge Monaco
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:13:58.401Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Monaco Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993
1990: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19880
19890
19908
199137
19929
19930

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

2 of 8 total reports mention: visibility.

VISIBILITY

2 of 8 total reports mention: visibility.

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RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED, HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960304

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED, HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960304

VISIBILITY

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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EA95-016 ACTIVE, BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WAS REAL HARD LOST EFFECTIVENESS INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950928

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900417 — steering

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.

Campaign 90V058000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910228 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 90V205000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910228 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 91V027000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940318 — PE (closed 19940729)

AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS

R 19940805 — 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.

Campaign 94V006000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950526 — EA (closed 19960624)

ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION

R 19960905 — 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.

Campaign 95V213000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960905 — PE (closed 19970113)

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

I 19970113 — EA (closed 19980109)

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

R 19980309 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMP

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

Campaign 98V005000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Dodge Monaco — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V058000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V205000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V027000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V006000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V213000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V005000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Dodge Monaco reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Dodge Monaco?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Dodge Monaco have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.