1991 Dodge MONACO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
23 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
88,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 23 complaints (26.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 26.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 6 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core: 6; Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint: 3; Seat Belts: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 2; Structure:Body:Door: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 21 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1995: 13; 1996: 6; 2000: 2; 2008: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 505226 · 1996-05-27 (May 27, 1996)
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR RUSTED OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 505226 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 506293 · 1996-07-10 (July 10, 1996)
BRAKE ROTOR BROKE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506293 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975045 · 1995-11-13 (November 13, 1995)
WHEN SHIFT INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL W/BRAKES HAVING MINIMUM PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE DETROYED SOME PROPERTY. PLEASE DECRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481336 · 1995-03-08 (March 8, 1995)
VEHICLE FAILED TO START DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481336 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214800 · 2008-01-14 (January 14, 2008)
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 NOR LIKELY TO BE AVAILABLE IN FUTURE; HAD TO ARRANGE FOR CUSTOM MANUFACTURE OF REPLACEMENT PART. I STILL HAVE PART OF THE RUSTED STRAP. THIS PART SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE OF A MORE DURABLE MATERIAL CONSIDERING THE FUNCTION IT SERVES; RUSTING ISSUE COMPOUNDED BY THE FACT THAT A LOOSE-FITTING COVER GOES OVER THE STRAP AND SAME APPEARS TO TRAP WATER, …
Owner-reported narrative. 122,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214800 at NHTSA ↗