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Visibility. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
37 reports
55,000 miles · May 27, 2015
Seat Belts
TL* 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 FAI…
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TL* 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 ODI #10721627
122,000 miles · Jan 14, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline
METAL STRAP SECURING FUEL TANK TO VEHICLE RUSTED AND BROKE; DEFECT DISCOVERED BEFORE ANY CRASH/PERSONAL INJURY; CONTACTED MANUFACTURER'S DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT PART AND WAS ADVISED NONE AVAILABLE NOW NOR LIKELY TO BE AVAILABLE IN FUTURE; HAD TO ARRANGE FOR CUSTOM MANUFACTURE OF REPLACEMENT PART. I STILL HAVE PART OF THE RUSTED…
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METAL STRAP SECURING FUEL TANK TO VEHICLE RUSTED AND BROKE; DEFECT DISCOVERED BEFORE ANY CRASH/PERSONAL INJURY; CONTACTED MANUFACTURER'S DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT PART AND WAS ADVISED NONE AVAILABLE NOW NOR LIKELY TO BE AVAILABLE IN FUTURE; HAD TO ARRANGE FOR CUSTOM MANUFACTURE OF REPLACEMENT PART. I STILL HAVE PART OF THE RUSTED STRAP. THIS PART SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE OF A MORE DURABLE MATERIAL CONSIDERING THE FUNCTION IT SERVES; RUSTING ISSUE COMPOUNDED BY THE FACT THAT A LOOSE-FITTING COVER GOES OVER THE STRAP AND SAME APPEARS TO TRAP WATER, PROMOTING THE RUSTING ACTION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10214800
Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingSeat Belts
THE SEAT BELT TRACK AND ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL 95V213 BUT NOT RETURNED TO WORKING ORDER, BOTH FRONT SEAT RESTRAINTS CONTINUE TO MALFUNCTION AND ARE INOPERABLE, ADDITIONALLY THE WORK PERFORMED HAS CAUSED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE RENDERING MANY OF ITS SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE A/C INOPERATIVE (AT…
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THE SEAT BELT TRACK AND ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL 95V213 BUT NOT RETURNED TO WORKING ORDER, BOTH FRONT SEAT RESTRAINTS CONTINUE TO MALFUNCTION AND ARE INOPERABLE, ADDITIONALLY THE WORK PERFORMED HAS CAUSED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE RENDERING MANY OF ITS SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE A/C INOPERATIVE (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM
NHTSA ODI #552969
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2000
Seat Belts
RECALL 95V213000/ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELT: DEALER REFUSING TO HONOR RECALL. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #864269
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 1999
Visibility
WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON MIST COMES FROM THE VENTS WITHOUT TURNING ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THIS CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP AND CREATES POOR VISIBILITY FOR DRIVER. DEALER SAYS HEATER CORE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #854108
Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 1999
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN APPROACHING A STOP AT 2 MPH THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE, AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT APPLICATION AND THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #852270
Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 1999
Visibility
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 PRO…
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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 . *AK
NHTSA ODI #844933
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 1999
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKES THE ENGINE INCREASES THE RPMS, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER FINDS THIS MODEL HAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT IS A "NIGHTMARE." OWNER BELIEVES THAT CHRYSLER HAS PRODUCED A PRODUCT THAT HAS INHERENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND NO ONE IS TRAINED TO REPAIR…
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WHILE DRIVING AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKES THE ENGINE INCREASES THE RPMS, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER FINDS THIS MODEL HAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT IS A "NIGHTMARE." OWNER BELIEVES THAT CHRYSLER HAS PRODUCED A PRODUCT THAT HAS INHERENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND NO ONE IS TRAINED TO REPAIR THEM. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #833633
Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 1998
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING THE WINDOWS FOG UP FOR NO APPERENT REASON, AND WHEN DEFOGGER IS ACTIVATED IT GETS WORSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #831130
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 1998
Visibility
IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL BECOME VERY SLOW UNTIL THEY COMPLETELY STOP, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. ,DEALER REPLACED 2 MOTORS IN WIPERS, DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LACK OF PASSIVE RESTRAINTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SYSTEM TRACK AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY INOPERATIVE AND THOSE SYSTEMS WHEN THEY BECOME INOPERATIVE IN THE FUTURE.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULD CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATER LIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION. IN EITHER CASE, FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE END CAP COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF FLUID FROM HALF OF THE DIAGONALLY SPLIT BRAKEHYDRAULIC SYSTEM AFFECTS BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: MODIFY HEAT SHIELD TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR SHIELD CONTACTING BRAKE TUBE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA97001 · Brake Disc/hub Separation
Opened Jan 13, 1997 · Closed Jan 9, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE DISC FROM ITS HUB, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.
PE96053 · Brake Disc/hub Separation
Opened Sep 5, 1996 · Closed Jan 13, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
EA95016 · Abs Braking Malfunction
Opened May 26, 1995 · Closed Jun 24, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE94027 · Auto Shoulder Belt Fails
Opened Mar 18, 1994 · Closed Jul 29, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
There is no summary currently available
PE92086 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Nov 25, 1992 · Closed Mar 31, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
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