1990 DODGE MONACO
6 recalls, 11 complaints - 10 TSBs
98V005000 Jan 12, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRI... Read more
Consequence
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
95V213000 Nov 7, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
THE LACK OF PASSIVE RESTRAINTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
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.
94V006000 Jan 11, 1994
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATER LIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION. IN EITHER CASE, FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE END CAP COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.
91V027000 Feb 13, 1991
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.
90V205000 Dec 17, 1990
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE HOSE FLEXING RESULTING IN PREMATURE FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE OUTER HOSE COVER.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO HOSE FAILURE AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUIDREDUCING BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSES WITH HOSES REDESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MODIFIED ROUTING CONFIGURATION.
90V058000 Mar 23, 1990
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT MAY SEPARATE AT THE RUBBER ISOLATED COUPLING OF THE SHAFT.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WITH A SHAFT CONTAINING A RESTRAINED COUPLING.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
May 23, 2003
Incident date: May 23, 2003
THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE. *JB
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Mar 19, 2001
CONSUMER HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WITH HEATER CORE JUST LIKE MENTIONED IN RECALL 94 V 006 000. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 17, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING WINDSHIELD WOULD FOG UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK WHILE TRAVELING THE WINDSHIEDL FOGS UP DUE TO LEAKING HEATER CORE, THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BUT THE VIN WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL. *YH
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jul 17, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING WINDSHIELD WOULD FOG UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK WHILE TRAVELING THE WINDSHIEDL FOGS UP DUE TO LEAKING HEATER CORE, THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BUT THE VIN WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 18, 1997
ENGINE OVERHEATED. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 14, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, LEAVING WIPERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD TWICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 14, 1996
ERROR INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL REPLACEMENT, CAUSING DISTRIBUTOR CAP/ CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO BLOW.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 2, 1995
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED, HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 2, 1995
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED, HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 2, 1995
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WORK WAS REPAIRED HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED WITH THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER 607.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 28, 1995
Incident date: Sep 27, 1995
EA95-016 ACTIVE, BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WAS REAL HARD LOST EFFECTIVENESS INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 DODGE MONACO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 DODGE MONACO
10 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE) | 1 |
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE MONACO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA97001
Opened: Jan 13, 1997 , Closed: Jan 9, 1998
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE DISC FROM ITS HUB, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.
PE96053
Opened: Sep 5, 1996 , Closed: Jan 13, 1997
BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
PE94027
Opened: Mar 18, 1994 , Closed: Jul 29, 1994
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE92086
Opened: Nov 25, 1992 , Closed: Mar 31, 1993
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
DODGE MONACO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE MONACO across all model years (1967, 1992).
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Total Recalls
81
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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