1991 Dodge Monaco

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1991 Dodge Monaco
RENDERED 2026-10-31T19:56:40.542Z

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.

Complaints
37
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1991 37 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993
1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1991 37 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993
1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1991 37 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993

1991: 37 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19880
19890
19908
199137
19929
19930

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility

41% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing heater core and motor.

Service brakes

27% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

19% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing constant velocity joint and axle shaft.

Seat belts

16% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2015-05-27

Vehicle speed control

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-13

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    1991-02-28Service brakes, hydraulic91V027000 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.

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    1991-04-03Electrical system91V042000 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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    1992-01-10Service brakes, hydraulic91V191000 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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    1992-11-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-03-31 Engine compartment fires
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    1994-03-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-29 Auto shoulder belt fails
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    1994-08-05Visibility94V006000 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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    1995-05-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking malfunction
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    1996-09-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V099000 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…

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    1996-09-05Seat belts95V213000 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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    1996-09-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-01-13 Brake disc/hub separation
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    1997-01-13Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-09 Brake disc/hub separation
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    1998-03-09Service brakes, hydraulic98V005000 Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…

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

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Dodge Monaco — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V027000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 91V042000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 91V191000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 94V006000 · Visibility
  • Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 95V213000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V005000 · Service brakes, hydraulic

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, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge Monaco have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.