Monaco Coach Knight Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 9, 2019 · 54 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Monaco Coach Knight, across 12 model years (2000–2011). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (19). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.

Peak: 2002, with 19 complaints
2000: 8200082001: 132001132002: 192002192003: 2200322004: 5200452005: 3200532006: 2200622007: 1200712008: 1200812009: 0200902010: 0201002011: 020110

n = 54 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Monaco Coach Knight years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Knight year: 2001, 2002. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2002 Knight: 19 complaints, 5 recalls
  2. 2001 Knight: 13 complaints, 6 recalls
  3. 2000 Knight: 8 complaints, 5 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2007 Knight: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2008 Knight: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  3. 2003 Knight: 2 complaints, 4 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 Knight problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2650
Service Brakes, Air630
Service Brakes530
Suspension520
Power Train320
Visibility320
Electrical System220
Fuel/propulsion System210
Fuel System, Diesel210
Engine110
Equipment110
Steering110
Structure110
Tires110

All Monaco Coach Knight model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2011 Knight02——
2010 Knight03——
2009 Knight02——
2008 Knight12—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2007 Knight11—Visibility
2006 Knight20—Visibility
2005 Knight31—Fuel/propulsion System
2004 Knight53—Suspension
2003 Knight24—Service Brakes
2002 Knight195—Service Brakes, HydraulicFar more complaints than other years
2001 Knight136—Service Brakes, HydraulicFar more complaints than other years
2000 Knight85—Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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Frequently asked questions

Which Monaco Coach Knight years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2001 (13), 2002 (19) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Knight 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 Knight?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 26 complaints across 5 model years.

How many recalls does the Monaco Coach Knight have?

18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.