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Dodge Monaco VIN Check

NHTSA holds 46 owner complaints on the Dodge Monaco from 32 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 46 complaints · 32 runs · 1990–1992 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Monaco run is 2B3CB56U2MH (1991 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.9× the typical run. Visibility problems make up 28% of reports; 1991 is the worst model year at 1.6 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for Monaco model years 1990–1992.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Monaco has 32 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 33% of every Monaco complaint on file.

FIG.01·Dodge Monaco — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
2B3CB56U2MH••••••19914——
2B3CB56U5MH••••••19914——
2B3CB56U6MH••••••19913——
2B3CB56U6LH••••••19902——
2B3CB5641MH••••••19912——
2B3CB56U4MH••••••19912——
2B3CB56U3MH••••••19912——
2B3CB56U1MH••••••19912——
2B3C366U0LH••••••19901——
2B3CB56U4LH••••••19901——
2B3CB56U5NH••••••19921——
2B3CCB66U2L••••••19901——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 20 Monaco runs has 1 complaint or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Monaco the gap between build years is 1.6×: a 1991 car draws 1.6 complaints per run, a 1992 one 1.

FIG.02·Dodge Monaco — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
1992188—
19911.632202
19901.265—
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 1991 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 1992 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 28% of everything Dodge Monaco owners report: Visibility, 17 of 46 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Dodge Monaco — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Visibility17——
Service Brakes132—
Hydraulic132—
Seat Belts5——
Power Train4——
Electrical System3——
Vehicle Speed Control3——
Engine And Engine Cooling2——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 9 recall campaigns on the Dodge Monaco; the 6 below cover build years 1990 to 1992. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Dodge Monaco — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
94V006000Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core1990–1992
95V213000Seat Belts:front:anchorage1990–1992
96V099000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1991–1992
91V027000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1990–1991
98V005000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor1990–1991
91V042000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery1991
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

94V006000 was opened in 1994 on cars built from 1990: 4 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 46 reports on the Dodge Monaco, 4.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Dodge Monaco — complaint severity
OutcomeDodge MonacoAll vehicles
Complaints filed461,116,631
Involved a crash2 (4.3%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported258,047
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Dodge Monaco share of that is 46 complaints over 32 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Dodge Monaco
Recalls16 campaignsFuel economy19 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems70 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space17 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1981–1992

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Dodge Monaco VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 46 NHTSA complaints from 32 Monaco runs and 9 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Monaco production run has the most complaints?

2B3CB56U2MH, a 1991 build, with 4 complaints. The typical Monaco run has 1.4.

Which Monaco years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 1991 is heaviest at 1.6 complaints per run and 1992 lightest at 1.

How many Monaco complaints involve a crash?

4.3% of 46 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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