2004 Monaco Coach Knight Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Knight years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight. That ranks 4th out of 12 Knight model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 36,551 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Monaco Coach Knight problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 80% | 36,551 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 13,125 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 30,536 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Monaco Coach Knight recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
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.
Suspension:front
Problem: On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
Risk: The i-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the original i-beam. Also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorhomes certification tags were omitted on the cloth covered front and rear brake line assemblies.
Risk: This does not comply with the standard.
Fix: Dealers will install new front and rear cloth covered brake lines that have the required certification tags. Owner notification began october 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 monaco coach knight. The contact stated that the weld was 3/4 of the way cracked and rusty for a long time. While driving 65 mph, the motorhome started to sway every time the brake pedal was depressed. The motorhome was taken to a chassis repair shop where it was…
As i pulled out of the campground, the trailing arm on the passenger side broke allowing the rear axle to slip forcing the motorhome to veer sharply to the right. If i had been traveling at highway speed results would have been total lose of control. After searching monaco blogs, i found this is a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2oo4 monaco knight rv. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle excessively vibrated. The contact reduced speed and continued with driving with caution. While the vehicle was parked at the residence , the contact detected that the rear axle trailing…
I am original owner, purchased rv new sept 2004 from fresno dealer. Prior to the road incident, i never rec'd or had any notice of any recall or probs, nor had any symptoms. After about 3 hrs of driving from the central valley (visalia) down i-5 through la in ca on a reasonably flat highway, i…
On a 2004 monaco knignt motor home the oil sending sensor will ground out when it is exposed to moisture. (ie rain or road spray) this causes a false warning buzzer to activate. Responsible action is to pull to the side of the road and attempt to determine the reason for the warning buzzer…
Other Monaco Coach Knight years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Knight | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Knight | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Knight | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Knight | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 Knight | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Knight | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Knight | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 Knight | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 Knight | 19 | 5 |
| 2001 Knight | 13 | 6 |
| 2000 Knight | 8 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Monaco Coach Knight a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Knight model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.