2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 6, 2008 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Diplomat years
Not enough data 6th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat. That ranks 6th out of 13 Diplomat model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 27,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment1 · ~27,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%27,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 1 complaints
2003: 1200312006: 120061

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat recalls (1)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJun 5, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V257000 · 8,587 vehicles

Problem: Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

27" front television fell out of cabinet while driving. Struck driver, no injuries. Motor home is 2002 monaco diplomat, coach # [xxx], vin [xxx]. Top of tv is tipped out about 4" and held in place by two screws in lower rear and two brads on a folding front trim leaf. Apparently the screws worked…

Equipment · received Apr 19, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10155674

While driving and without warning the brakes failed and caused extended stopping distance. *nlm

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 22, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10020341

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat?

Owners most often report equipment, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2002 Monaco Coach Diplomat a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Diplomat model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.