2002 Monaco Coach KNIGHT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
19 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
19,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 19 complaints (26.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 17 | 89.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light: 2; Engine: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Air: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor: 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 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2003: 6; 2004: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10015835 · 2003-04-14 (April 14, 2003)
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB THE REAR BRAKE GRABBED AND POLLED UNIT TO THE RIGHT, ALMOST IN THE BRIDGE. THE UNIT HEATED UP TO THE POINT THE COMPLETE REAR UNIT BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS, ROTORS AND CALIPER MUST BE REPLACED.*TS
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015835 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017707 · 2003-04-29 (April 29, 2003)
CONSUMER HAS HAD TO HAVE BRAKES SERVICED 5X TIMES SINCE MOTORHOME WAS PURCHASED. THE BRAKES PULSATED AND WARPED EXCESSIVELY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER CONSTANTLY SERVICED THE VEHICLE BUT ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THAT MANUFACTURER WAS USING BRAKES NOT EQUIPPED FOR THE VEHICLE'S LOAD. CONSUMER ADVISED THAT BRAKES ARE "AIR OVER HYDRAULIC". *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017707 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10248507 · 2008-11-11 (November 11, 2008)
THERMAL BRAKE FAILURE ON US HWY 19 WEST OF BURNSVILLE, NC. ON 22 SEPT. 2008. THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER OVERHEATED AND CAUSED A BURNED BRAKE SMELL, STRONG PULL OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, AND A RESULTANT ABS SENSOR FAILURE. THE PISTON FAILED TO RETRACT CAUSING THE BRAKE PADS TO DRAG ON THE ROTOR RESULTING A HEAT BUILD UP, SMOKE BILLOWED FROM THE WHEEL WELL AND THE ROTOR GLOWED RED. THIS IS MY FIRST FAILURE. HOWEVER, SEVERAL FELLOW OWNERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR BRAKE FAILURE. A 2004 RECALL REPLACED SOME BAKE PARTS. I DON'T FEEL COMFORT…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10248507 at NHTSA ↗