DODGE MONACO PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Engine and Fuel System:

  • Engine overheating.
    
  • Fuel pump failure, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
    
  • Catalytic converter issues due to incorrect installation after recall, leading to converter/distributor cap problems.
    

• 2. Brakes:

  • Brake failure, with the pedal becoming hard and losing effectiveness intermittently.
    
  • Front rotors rusting to the point of compressing, requiring replacement (similar to a recall for 1989-1991 models).
    
  • Wheel cylinder failure, causing leakage.
    

• 3. Suspension and Axle:

  • Suspension system failure, including CV joint failure and the need to replace inner and outer axle assemblies.
    
  • Axle failure.
    

• 4. Electrical System, Lighting, and Wipers:

  • Windshield wiper motor malfunctioning, causing wipers to stop in the middle of the windshield.
    
  • Windshield fogging up while traveling.
    
  • Gas gauge not working properly, providing incorrect readings.
    

• 5. Safety Features (Seatbelts):

  • Passive safety restraint system malfunctioning on both driver and passenger sides, even after recall repairs.
    
  • Front passenger motorized shoulder belt not locking.
    
  • Rear seat belts being too short for ample senior citizens in winter coats.
    
  • Sudden acceleration, leading to accidents or injuries.
    

• 6. Exterior and Body:

  • Driver side door not staying closed due to a screw falling out of the locking mechanism (recurring issue).
    

• 7. Interior:

  • Heater water defroster issues after recall repair.