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1991 Dodge Monaco Problems

Complaints
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
88,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Dodge Monaco (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 1991 Dodge Monaco. The part named most often is visibility, with 14 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes (10) and seat belts (6). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 88,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 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. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the rotor filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Vehicle experiencing fumes entering inside of vehicle upon starting ,and steam buildup on front windshield. Consumer noticed a NHTSA recall #94v-006.00/ water:defroster, defogger: heatercore, water. Believed vehicle have same symptom as recall. Contacted a dealer, but informed that vehicle was not part of recall. Can NHTSA provide information of what I need to do to get this problem corrected .”

NHTSA complaint #844933, filed 1999-08

Brakes: “Abs brake failure, vehicle involved in frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 20 MPH, pedal went the floor and had extended stopping distance.”

NHTSA complaint #983328, filed 1996-04

Seat belts: “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); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10721627, filed 2015-05, 55,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Had the heater core work on from the first recall, a year later the same problem is back the window are cover with anti-freeze, at night you can't see, consumer states cv joints, fuel pump, seat belt track inoperable, seat belts slide foward off passenger whil vehicle is in motion, all four tires were replaced, axle shaft installed, lights not working on dash board,driver side door molding, oil light stays on.”

NHTSA complaint #979493, filed 1996-02

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 122,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5050%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 88,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

1995131996199719981999200020082015
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 1991 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 automatic162419$3,550

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

See all 7 recalls for the 1991 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 1991 Dodge Monaco have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 1991 Dodge Monaco as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Dodge Monaco is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 14 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes with 10.

Has the 1991 Dodge Monaco been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Dodge Monaco get?

The EPA rates the 1991 Dodge Monaco (Monaco, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Dodge Monaco reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 88,500 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 122,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.