Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Dodge Monaco,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1967–1992 with 55 recall campaigns and 81 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1967 (9), 1991 (7), and 1990 (6).
Years with the most complaint volume: 1991 (55), 1992 (14), and 1990 (11).
Top recall themes: Brakes, Powertrain, and Steering and suspension.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, Seat belts.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
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Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Dodge Monaco in NHTSA complaint data are
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, Seat belts.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
1992
3
14
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:axle assembly, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump.
1991
7
55
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, Seat belts.
1990
6
11
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor, Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1978
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1977
3
1
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires:tread/belt.
1976
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1975
4
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1974
5
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1973
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1972
5
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1971
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1970
3
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1969
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1968
3
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1967
9
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
What to Do Next
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If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Service brakes
, Power train
and Visibility
Show recall evidence by year
1992
Visibility: Heater core:
Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Seat belts: Anchorage:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The automatic shoulder belt systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
1991
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Electrical system: 12V/24v/48v battery:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Seat belts: Anchorage:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The automatic shoulder belt systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Rotor:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
1990
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Lower intermediate steering shaft may separate at the rubber isolated coupling of the shaft.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Routing of the front brake hose may cause excessive hose flexing resulting in premature fatigue cracking of the outer hose cover.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Visibility: Heater core:
Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Seat belts: Anchorage:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The automatic shoulder belt systems can malfunction and become inoperative.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Rotor:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
1978
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.
1977
Engine and engine cooling: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The required muffler to floor pan heat shields were omitted from the involved vehicles. These heat shields are necessary to protect the passenger compartment interior materials, including seat belt webbing, from heat damage.
Power train: Automatic transmission:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The plastic transmission shift linkage bushings installed on the involved vehicles may become heat damaged because they are located near the mini-catalytic converter. This condition could alter the adjusted relationship of the transmission shift linkage, causing the transmission to be in a gear p
Fuel system, gasoline: Carburetor system:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: When the accelerator pedal on the involved vehicles is depressed and the accelerator pump is activated, a distorted accelerator pump seal in the carburetor may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.
1976
Fuel system, gasoline: Carburetor system:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: When the accelerator pedal on the involved vehicles is depressed and the accelerator pump is activated, a distorted accelerator pump seal in the carburetor may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.
1975
Equipment: Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Vacuum:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Fuel system, gasoline: Carburetor system:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: When the accelerator pedal on the involved vehicles is depressed and the accelerator pump is activated, a distorted accelerator pump seal in the carburetor may prevent the pump from delivering the proper amount of fuel.
1974
Visibility: Defroster/defogger/hvac system:
Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Vacuum:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: An interruption of the main electrical power feed circuit from the battery and alternator may occur due to separation of a terminal connection in the wiring circuit. The terminal end of the power feed wire coming from the compartment may separate from its mating terminal on the wire going into th
1972
Power train: Automatic transmission:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Pads:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Power train: Automatic transmission:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Caliper:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: An interruption of the main electrical power feed circuit from the battery and alternator may occur due to separation of a terminal connection in the wiring circuit. The terminal end of the power feed wire coming from the compartment may separate from its mating terminal on the wire going into th
1971
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Equipment: Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Power train: Cooling unit and lines:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Fuel system, gasoline: Carburetor system:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Disc:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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