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Dodge MonacoModel year report

1990 Dodge Monaco Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl FWD · 15 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Dodge Monaco (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1990 Dodge Monaco. The part named most often is visibility, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and brakes (1). NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the heater core filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “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.”

NHTSA complaint #883549, filed 2001-03

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

1995199631997200020012003
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1990 Dodge Monaco version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Monaco FWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152418$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1990 Dodge Monaco → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

Other model years of the Dodge Monaco

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19929—3—19—Not enough data
19913788,5007—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19908—6—18—Not enough data

All Dodge Monaco model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Dodge Monaco have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1990 Dodge Monaco as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1990 Dodge Monaco is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 1990 Dodge Monaco been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Dodge Monaco get?

The EPA rates the 1990 Dodge Monaco (Monaco, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.