2004 Monaco Coach KNIGHT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
36,102 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 40.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Suspension: 2; Suspension:Rear: 2; Electrical System: 1; Power Train: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2006: 1; 2010: 2; 2012: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 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 10317932 · 2010-03-09 (March 9, 2010)
I AM ORIGINAL OWNER, PURCHASED RV NEW SEPT 2004 FROM FRESNO DEALER. PRIOR TO THE ROAD INCIDENT, I NEVER REC'D OR HAD ANY NOTICE OF ANY RECALL OR PROBS, NOR HAD ANY SYMPTOMS. AFTER ABOUT 3 HRS OF DRIVING FROM THE CENTRAL VALLEY (VISALIA) DOWN I-5 THROUGH LA IN CA ON A REASONABLY FLAT HIGHWAY, I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT REAR TRAILING SUPPORT ARM ON 2004 MONACO KNIGHT, CAUSING WILD, UNCONTROLLED SWERVING INTO LANES ON EACH SIDE AND ROCKING SIDE TO SIDE. THE REACTIONS WERE MADE WORSE WITH BRAKING. THE METAL ARM WAS COMPLETELY…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10317932 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10993522 · 2017-06-06 (June 6, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MONACO COACH KNIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELD WAS 3/4 OF THE WAY CRACKED AND RUSTY FOR A LONG TIME. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE MOTORHOME STARTED TO SWAY EVERY TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO A CHASSIS REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR TRAILING ARM FAILED AT THE WELD AND BOTH TRAILING ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORHOME WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE MOTORHOME WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V03800…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10993522 at NHTSA ↗