1991 Dodge Monaco brakes problems

10 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 27%
crashes: 2
recalls: 4

Which part fails

Foundation components: disc: rotor
5
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
3
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Monaco brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotorReported January 12, 1998 · 293,369 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 98V005000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported June 13, 1996 · 321,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 96V099000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported November 1, 1991 · 80,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 91V191000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported February 13, 1991 · 76,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 91V027000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Brake disc/hub separationOpened January 13, 1997, closed January 9, 1998

Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

EA97001

Brake disc/hub separationOpened September 5, 1996, closed January 13, 1997

consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

PE96053

Abs braking malfunctionOpened May 26, 1995, closed June 24, 1996

There is no summary currently available

EA95016

What 1991 Dodge Monaco owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 30, 1997 · Brakes · KS

When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the ABS system will lock up, causing the vehicle to stall. Cause is unknown.

Filed Feb 11, 1997 · Brakes · NY

Brake disc wheel hub seperated while driving, causing loss of control and the brakes were not as easy to use.

Filed Oct 11, 1996 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

At 19,000 mile the axle/alternator/ rotors were replaced once and alternator failed for the second time .*ak

Filed Sep 30, 1996 · Brakes · MA

Rotors warped, causing brakes to vibrate.

Filed Jul 10, 1996 · Brakes · OH

Brake rotor broke.

Filed May 27, 1996 · Brakes · OH

Front brake rotor rusted off, causing loss of braking ability.

Filed Apr 23, 1996 · Brakes · PA · crash

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

Filed Oct 19, 1995 · Brakes · NY

Intersection where pads do not rub rusted through and separated. Tt

Filed May 24, 1995 · Brakes · KY · crash · 1 injury

Abs, experience brake failure, loss of effectiveness, impact 12:00, speed unknown due to come down a hill. Tt

Filed Jan 3, 1995 · Brakes · KS

Abs light came on before master cylinder replace, know it is not before malfunction, ABS brake system lockup during ice weather, replace master cylinder. Tt

Questions about the 1991 Dodge Monaco brakes

Does the 1991 Dodge Monaco have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Dodge Monaco, 27% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Dodge Monaco brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Dodge Monaco brakes?

Yes, 4 recalls: 98V005000, 96V099000, 91V191000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.