2000 Monaco Coach Signature Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Signature years
- Not enough data 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Monaco Coach Signature. That is the most of any Signature model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 53,851 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Monaco Coach Signature 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 53,851 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 25% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 25% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 106,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Monaco Coach Signature recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes built on roadmaster chassis. As the result of the close proximity of the engine system in respect to the routing of the 12-volt dc battery cables, it is possible for the insulation on the battery cable to melt and create a short.
Risk: This could result in the loss of the 12-volt dc system and engine operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add two heat shields to the exhaust system to deflect heat, and add heat shielding sleeve material over the battery cables in the area of exposure to exhaust heat. Owner notification began july 22, 2001. 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 1-800-685-6545.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification. 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 am-safe at 219-266-8330 or monaco at 219-862-7211.
Unknown or other
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes produced on roadmaster chassis. The water pump controller cannot adequately handle current load which can result in overheating of the pump controller.
Risk: This creates a potential for a fire, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Dealers will add a wire harness and relays to relieve the overload potential from the water pump controller. Owner notification began march 29, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes produced on roadmaster chassis. As the result of incorrect crimping of hydraulic line fittings, it is possible that one or more of the hydraulic hoses on the engine-cooling unit could become detached. This could allow hydraulic fluid to be sprayed in the engine compartment area.
Risk: This could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hydraulic hoses and their fittings.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Battery cable shorth circuit (SQ01008) — opened Sep 4, 2001, closed Sep 12, 2001.
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 2000 monaco coach signature. While driving 45 mph, the tag axle fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and repairs. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 106,000. **tr *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 monaco signature. While driving down the colorado mountains at an unknown speed, the service brakes and emergency brakes failed. The contact had to shift into first gear to in order to stop the vehicle. He placed bricks behind the tires to keep them from rolling. The…
Automatic brake slack adjusters on drive axle do not function. Since discovering this problem i have had to have the slack adjusters manually adjusted. Problem was not discovered until i had to pull to the side of a mountain road in colorado due to engine overheating. The grade at that point was…
While traveling east on i 40, 70 miles east of barstow ca my alternator malfunctioned causing the isolator bar to melt causing the alternator to send 25 volts through the coach burning up the coach batteries and starting a fire in the cabinet above the drivers head. I was able to pull off the…
Other Monaco Coach Signature years
← 1999 Signature · 2001 Signature →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Signature | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Signature | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Signature | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Signature | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Signature | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Signature | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Signature | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Signature | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Signature | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Signature | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Signature | 2 | 5 |
| 2000 | 4 | 5 |
| 1999 Signature | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 Signature | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Signature | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Monaco Coach Signature?
Owners most often report electrical system, parking brake, service brakes, air problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Monaco Coach Signature?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Monaco Coach Signature a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Signature model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.