1991 Dodge Monaco problems & reliability
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge Monaco. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility → | 14 | 38% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 27% |
| Power Train | 6 | 16% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 16% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% |
| Structure | 2 | 5% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 12 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 dodge monaco. The contact stated that the passive saftey restraint system malfunctioned and was not performing properly on both the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 95v213000 (seat belts)…”
Seat Belts · filed May 27, 2015
“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…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Jan 14, 2008
“The seat belt track and assemblies were replaced under recall 95v213 but not returned to working order, both front seat restraints continue to malfunction and are inoperable, additionally the work performed has caused multiple electrical malfunctions in the vehicle rendering many of its systems, including the a/c…”
Seat Belts · filed Aug 21, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
Engineering Analysis EA97001 · opened Jan 13, 1997 · closed Jan 9, 1998 · led to recall 98V005000
- BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
Preliminary Evaluation PE96053 · opened Sep 5, 1996 · closed Jan 13, 1997
- ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION
Engineering Analysis EA95016 · opened May 26, 1995 · closed Jun 24, 1996 · led to recall 96V099000
- AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
Preliminary Evaluation PE94027 · opened Mar 18, 1994 · closed Jul 29, 1994
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Preliminary Evaluation PE92086 · opened Nov 25, 1992 · closed Mar 31, 1993
Technical service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Dodge Monaco.
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…
23-014-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 23, 2015
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
2300800B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
230800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
233599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 1999
Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
081698 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 1998
Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw
230397 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 1997
Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin…
081695REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1995
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Dodge Monaco in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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