MYRModel Year Report

1991 Dodge Monaco

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1991 Dodge Monaco
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:06.110Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Monaco Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 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
1991: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
19880
19890
19908
199137
19929
19930

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 22%

22% of complaints: visibility — 8 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 11%

11% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150527

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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WHEN SHIFT INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL W/BRAKES HAVING MINIMUM PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE DETROYED SOME PROPERTY. PLEASE DECRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951113

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 19960423

ABS, EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE, LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, IMPACT 12:00, SPEED UNKNOWN DUE TO COME DOWN A HILL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950524

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R 19910403 — 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.

Campaign 91V042000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920110 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 91V191000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19921125 — PE (closed 19930331)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

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 19960903 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

Campaign 96V099000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1991 Dodge Monaco — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V027000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V042000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V191000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V006000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V213000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V005000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Dodge Monaco?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge Monaco have?

7 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.