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#BS-1991-DODMON-884B

1991 Dodge Monaco

Based on reports from 55 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
55
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
7
TSBs
10
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 55 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater CoreHIGH

9 owners reported visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core issues — failures commonly reported around 122K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotorMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core9 (16%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor5 (9%)
Seat Belts4 (7%)
Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint3 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip3 (5%)
Speed Control3 (5%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor2 (4%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls2 (4%)

1991 Dodge Monaco: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core Issues

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Monaco, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 122,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 122K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Monaco, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Monaco, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint Issues

Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1991 Dodge Monaco, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:driveline:constant velocity joint-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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08
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15

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Dodge Monaco. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

91V027000Feb 1991

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

91V042000Apr 1991

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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.

91V191000Jan 1992

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

94V006000Aug 1994

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

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.

95V213000Sep 1996

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

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1991 Dodge Monaco vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

55

Class avg

110

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 55 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1991 Dodge Monaco: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Dodge Monaco?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Dodge Monaco is related to the visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Dodge Monaco reliable?
The 1991 Dodge Monaco has 55 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Dodge Monaco problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Dodge Monaco have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Dodge Monaco has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Monaco problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 122,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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