Monaco Coach Diplomat Problems by Year
Monaco Coach Diplomat years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Diplomat year: 1999, 2000. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Diplomat: 14 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1999 Diplomat: 10 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2001 Diplomat: 6 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1998 Diplomat: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2005 Diplomat: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2007 Diplomat: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Monaco Coach Diplomat problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Equipment | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Monaco Coach Diplomat model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Diplomat | 1 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2010 Diplomat | 1 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 Diplomat | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Diplomat | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Diplomat | 1 | 3 | — | Visibility | |
| 2006 Diplomat | 4 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 Diplomat | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Diplomat | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Diplomat | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 Diplomat | 6 | 4 | — | Equipment | |
| 2000 Diplomat | 14 | 2 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Diplomat | 10 | 3 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Diplomat | 1 | 3 | — | Visibility |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Monaco Coach Diplomat years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (10), 2000 (14) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Diplomat year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Monaco Coach Diplomat?
Structure, with 12 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Monaco Coach Diplomat have?
20 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.