1977 DODGE MONACO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1977 DODGE MONACO
The 1977 DODGE MONACO has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1977 DODGE MONACO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1977 DODGE MONACO, potentially affecting up to 372,081 vehicles.
Recall 78V020000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 370,000 vehicles affected
Defect: WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES IS DEPRESSED AND THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IS ACTIVATED, A DISTORTED ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL IN THE CARBURETOR MAY PREVENT THE PUMP FROM DELIVERING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL WITH A SEAL OF IMPROVED DISTORTION RESISTANCE. THE CARBURETOR WILL ALSO BE CHECKED FOR THE PROPER FLOAT LEVEL.
View full details →Recall 77V131000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 1,831 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PLASTIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE BUSHINGS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BECAUSE THEY ARE LOCATED NEAR THE MINI-CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS CONDITION COULD ALTER THE ADJUSTED RELATIONSHIP OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN A GEAR POSITION OTHER THAN THAT INDICATED BY THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC BUSHINGS WITH STEEL BUSHINGS AND INSTALL RETAINING CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT SHIFT ROD IS SECURELY ENGAGED TO THE LINKAGE SYSTEM.
View full details →Recall 77V037000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 250 vehicles affected
Defect: THE REQUIRED MUFFLER TO FLOOR PAN HEAT SHIELDS WERE OMITTED FROM THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE HEAT SHIELDS ARE NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR MATERIALS, INCLUDING SEAT BELT WEBBING, FROM HEAT DAMAGE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY HEAT SHIELDS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1977 DODGE MONACO
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1977 DODGE MONACO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: REPLACEMENT OF FOUR TIRES WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF LESS THEN 10,000 MILES, AND ONE TIRE WAS REPLACED DUE TO CAP COMING OFF THE TIRE. MOUNTED ON A 1977, DODGE, MONCO.AFTERMARKET TIRE INSTALLED AT 98,458 MILES, 8.75/R16.5 LT, DOT# VDXKRA8056. FIRESTONE NOTIFIED. *AK THE TREAD FOR ONE OF THE TIRES CAME OFF BUT THE OTHER 3 TIRES WERE REPLACED ON DEALER'S RECOMMENDATION. *YH
Safety Rating for the 1977 DODGE MONACO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1977 DODGE MONACO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1977 DODGE MONACO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1977 DODGE MONACO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE MONACO
- 1972 DODGE MONACO — 0 complaints
- 1973 DODGE MONACO — 0 complaints
- 1974 DODGE MONACO — 0 complaints
- 1975 DODGE MONACO — 0 complaints
- 1976 DODGE MONACO — 0 complaints
- 1977 DODGE MONACO (current)
- 1978 DODGE MONACO — 0 complaints
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