2002 Monaco Coach Windsor Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 14, 2012 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Windsor years
Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Monaco Coach Windsor. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Windsor model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2002 Monaco Coach Windsor problems

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

Power Train2
Electrical System1
Suspension1
Tires1 · ~14,966 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train240%———
Electrical System120%———
Suspension120%———
Tires120%14,966——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 3 complaints
2002: 3200232008: 1200812012: 120121

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Monaco Coach Windsor recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJun 5, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V257000 · 8,587 vehicles

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.

Exterior lighting:tail lightsApr 28, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V002000 · 663 vehicles

Problem: On certain motor homes, the taillight socket could fail and cause the taillight housing to melt.

Risk: If the taillight housing melted, it could leave the motor home without brake lights and taillights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a new taillight socket and connector. Owner notification began january 10, 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 1-800-685-6545.

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.

Had two goodyear g 670, size 295 80r 22.5, tires blow out on ,my motorhome. The first tire blew out on labor day 2009 and the second the following july 2010. Both tires had to be replaced --i actually replaced all 6 of those tires for fear of more blowouts. *tr

Tires · received Jul 14, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10465666

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 monaco windsor coach. The contact stated that the vehicle is dangerous because it exceeds the legal weight limit on the front axle. The legal weight limit is 18,000 lbs. And the vehicle has between 20,000-23,000 lbs. The contact reported this to the dealer and to monaco…

Suspension · received Sep 22, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10243088

Please refer to data submitted on 9/15/2002 odi number: 767202. Also, please correct the failure to be an automatic transmission not a manual. Since the originial complaint, i have discoverd that there are many more failures that i had i new of at that time. Please i ask you again to recall these…

Power Train · received Dec 5, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 770464

THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER ON 09/05/2002. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN ON TWO TEST DRIVES BY THE TECHNICIAN ALONG WITH MYSELF AND MY SPOUSE. HIS DIAGNOSIS WAS , THAT THE TRANSMISSON HAS A MEMORY AND THE ERRATIC SHIFTING AND LURCHING W AS ITS WAY OF ADAPTING TO MY DRIVING STYLE…

Power Train · received Sep 15, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 767202

Ignition switch failed while driving on highway.*ak

Electrical System · received Aug 27, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8017369

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Monaco Coach Windsor?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Monaco Coach Windsor?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2002 Monaco Coach Windsor a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Windsor model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.