2005 Monaco Coach Monarch SE Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 20, 2011 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Monarch SE years
Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Monaco Coach Monarch SE. That ranks 4th out of 5 Monarch SE model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 35,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2005 Monaco Coach Monarch SE problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~35,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%35,000——

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

2005 Monaco Coach Monarch SE recalls (3)

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Engine and engine coolingSep 19, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V361000 · 2,941 vehicles

Problem: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

Fix: Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Electrical systemJun 23, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V227000 · 2,582 vehicles

Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems.' if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.

Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 04v195000) and will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cablesMar 1, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V081000 · 81 vehicles

Problem: On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis,the battery cables may not be secured properly inside of the chassis' frame rail. The battery cables may be located too near the engine exhaust.

Risk: This could potentially melt the battery cable and cause a back feed through the chassis 12v system which could result in injury or loss.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the battery cable to see if the cable is properly mounted inside of the chassis frame rail. If necessary, the battery cable will be mounted securely in existing holes in frame rail free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2005. Owners may contact 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 monaco monarch se rv. While having the calipers replaced, the mechanic noticed that all four rotors were fractured. The contact and the mechanic were unaware of the cause of the failure. The calipers were replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 20, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10396929

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Monaco Coach Monarch SE?

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

Was there a recall on the 2005 Monaco Coach Monarch SE?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Monaco Coach Monarch SE a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monarch SE model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.