2004 Monaco Coach Diplomat Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 9, 2005 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Diplomat years
Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Monaco Coach Diplomat. That ranks 4th out of 13 Diplomat model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 806 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 2004 Monaco Coach Diplomat problems

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

Electrical System2 · ~806 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~806 mi
Structure2 · ~806 mi
Visibility2 · ~3,727 mi
Equipment1
Seats1 · ~806 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System250%806——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic250%806——
Structure250%806——
Visibility250%3,727——
Equipment125%———
Seats125%806——

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

2004 Monaco Coach Diplomat recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engine:dieselSep 13, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V441000 · 1,189 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.

Risk: Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.

Fix: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 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.

Dt: the caller has a problem with the front roadside slide on the motor home. They had it in for repair 8 different times, and it still is not fixed. To date the roadside slide is unstable. The slide is off center, and a person can put their hand in the bottom opening to the side. Therefore, the…

Structure · received Oct 18, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10134035

Defroster not working windshieldd iced over when driving from snow. When stoped defroster will output enough heat to melt ice. Heater defroster is sub standard insufficient hot water flow from rear mounted diesel engine to heater core about 37ft.

Visibility · received Jun 5, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10124244

Defroster not working windshield iced over when driving from snow and freezing rain.when stoped defroster will output enough heat to melt ice. Heater defroster is sub standard.

Visibility · received May 26, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10122259

Diplomat 40pdq 2004 motor home, the slide was off center and strips were not lined up properly. *bf the slide rides to high and causes so much wind noise that the consumer was unable to hear outside traffic. A gap under the window allowed water to coming into the coach. The captain driver seat…

Equipment · received Mar 25, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10115850

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Monaco Coach Diplomat?

Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.