2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 26,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 7campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and body and structure (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,500 miles. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Suspension3 60%
- Equipment1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Dt: the consumer stated that the front bolt on the driver's side leaf spring was coming out of the front bracket where the leaf spring was attached to the frame. The vehicle had not been to the dealership, but the consumer's son tightened the bolt. The dealership was called, and they stated that they have not had this problem. The vehicle is going to be taken to a truck service center, referred by monaco. The consumer was putting plastic squares under the motor home to level it, and his son noticed that the bolt was loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10130609, filed 2005-08, 25,000 milesEquipment: “Dt: the caller said that when taking the propane tank to get the filled the caller noticed that the tank was loose. Upon inspection the consumer noticed that one of the brackets that holds the tank was broken in two and that the other bracket was cracked. The dealer has gone out of business and the manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Update 12/7/2005. The manufacturer was contacted but hasn't replied to the consumer's request for assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10135533, filed 2005-09, 28,000 milesBody and structure: “Consumer received recall 02v237000. Their is no dealer available for remedy within 100 miles. Manufacturer first advised consumer not to drive coach over 100 miles or they would not be liable for any damages. When the consumer advised that closet dealer was over 100 miles away, the manufacturer advised her to drive carefully or go to a dealer over 200 miles away. The manufacturer will not assist with any alternative to remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #10020148, filed 2003-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 28,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 08V257000Jun 5, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 1999–2001, Holiday Rambler Vacationer 1998–2002, Monaco Coach Dynasty 1998, 2000–2003 +24 more
Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
- 07V010000Jan 16, 2007Trailer hitchesCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2001–2003, Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2001–2003, Admiral 2001–2002 +4 more
On certain class a motor h0mes built with gasoline engines, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend and possibly separate from the motor home.
- 03V068000Mar 5, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2000–2003, Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2000–2003, Monaco Coach Monarch 1999–2002 +5 more
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
- 02V278000Oct 22, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation componentsCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2001–2003, Safari Coach Sahara 1998–2002, Beaver Patriot 1998–2002 +21 more
On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs…
- 02V237000Sep 9, 2002Body and structureCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 1999–2003, Holiday Rambler Admiral 1999–2002, Vacationer 2000–2003 +4 more
On certain class a motor homes, the floor truss network support system has a potential to weaken causing internal and external features to become misaligned. The affected vehicles are 1999 - 2003 class a motor homes manufactured on f53 20,500 pound gross…
- 01V257000Aug 15, 2001Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Monaco Coach Lapalma 2000–2002, Holiday Rambler Admiral 2000–2002, Monaco Coach Monarch 2000–2002 +1 more
Vehicle description: motor homes built on workhorse chassis. Specific floor plans at issue are 30d, 30pbd, 32pbd, 36dpd, 36pbd, 36wdd, and 37wdd. The supply and return line carrying gasoline to and from the engine, may have been improperly routed and/or…
See all 7 recalls for the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma.
Other model years of the Monaco Coach Lapalma
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 | 32,529 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 26,500 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Monaco Coach Lapalma model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma been recalled?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Monaco Coach Lapalma reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,500 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 28,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.