2002 Monaco Coach SIGNATURE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
2008: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10243847 · 2008-09-29 (September 29, 2008)
THE MOTORHOME LIGHTS ARE NOT RELAY ISOLATED FROM THE TOW PACKAGE. TURNING THE MOTORHOME LIGHTS ON, WHILE TOWING A TRAILER, CAUSED AN OVERLOAD OF THE SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND CAUSED A FIRE IN THE FORWARD RUN BAY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10243847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10253490 · 2008-12-30 (December 30, 2008)
2002 MONACO SIGNATURE CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE EXTERNAL LIGHTING CIRCUITRY. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THIS MATTER INVESTIGATED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED ALL OF THE CURRENT NEEDED TO POWER THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS RAN THROUGH A SMART WHEEL CONTROLLER LOCATED IN THE FORWARD RUN-BAY. THE CONTROLLER WAS DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE CURRENT LOAD OF THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS ON THE MOTORHOME BUT NOT ADDITIONAL LOAD OF A TOW VEHICLE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10253490 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
07V423000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2007-09-06 (September 6, 2007)
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: MONACO WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
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Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
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| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 10161318 · 53,851 miWHILE 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 FREEWAY SAFELY AND EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, ALSO SEVERAL SWITCHES BURNED UP. AT THIS TIME THE INVERTOR, SOLENOID, NUMEROUS FUSES, AND THE ELECTRONIC BOARDS IN THE AC BURNED OUT. I GOT THE VEHICLE PARKED SAFELY AND HAD THE VEHICLE… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 2100.0%ODI 10243847THE MOTORHOME LIGHTS ARE NOT RELAY ISOLATED FROM THE TOW PACKAGE. TURNING THE MOTORHOME LIGHTS ON, WHILE TOWING A TRAILER, CAUSED AN OVERLOAD OF THE SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND CAUSED A FIRE IN THE FORWARD RUN BAY. *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension | 150.0%ODI 10206001 · 91,050 miRV COACH TAG AXLE SHEARED OFF HIS WELDMENT AND SEPARATED DURING PARKING MANEUVER, WHICH DISCONNECTED THE WHEELS FROM COACH AND MADE IT INOPERABLE, IF SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE COACH WOULD HAVE CRASHED AND BODILY HARM OR DEATH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. PARTS STILL HANGING OF COACH. *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 11114606 · 106,000 miTL* 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 | 150.0%ODI 11102388 · 160,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MONACO COACH SIGNATURE. THE CONTACT HEARD ABNORMAL NOISES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TAG AXLE HAD FRACTURED IN THREE SPOTS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V328000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ADDRESS ANY RECALL REPAIRS PRIOR TO 2015 WHEN THEY PURCHASED MONACO. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10668999 · 55,000 miWHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT I SUDDENLY LOST MY HEADLIGHTS. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION THE 20 AMP HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT IS FED DIRECTLY INTO AN SM209 CONTROLLER THROUGH LIGHT GAUGE WIRING (20 AMPS REQUIRES THE USE OF 12 GA.) VIA A FLIMSY LIGHT DUTY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT POSITION J12. THIS CONNECTION FRIED AT THE CONNECTOR DAMAGING THE CONTROLLER AND DIRECTLY CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO FAIL. AFTER REVIEWING SEVERAL BLOGS I SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. HAVING DRIVEN DOWN SEVERAL PITCH-BLACK STRETCHES OF HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I COULD HAVE FL… | 150.0%ODI 102534902002 MONACO SIGNATURE CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE EXTERNAL LIGHTING CIRCUITRY. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THIS MATTER INVESTIGATED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED ALL OF THE CURRENT NEEDED TO POWER THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS RAN THROUGH A SMART WHEEL CONTROLLER LOCATED IN THE FORWARD RUN-BAY. THE CONTROLLER WAS DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE CURRENT LOAD OF THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS ON THE MOTORHOME BUT NOT ADDITIONAL LOAD OF A TOW VEHICLE. *JB | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10177306 · 2,500 miMOTOR COACH REAR AXLES (2) WELDED INCORRECT, -0.48 THRUST ANGLE & 0.30 SCRUB ANGLE ON AXLE #1. TOE @ -0.34 DEGREES & 0.44 DEGREES FROM FACTORY/DEALER. FRONT AXLE ALIGNMENT "OVERADJUSTED" TO OVERCOME EXTREME REAR AXLE OFFSET. (ALIGNMENT SHOP STATES FACTORY WELDING "JIG" IS OFF AND MUST BE OTHER COACHS WITH SAME UNSAFE HANDELING PROBLEMS!!) WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM BENT & WON'T MAKE CONTACT WITH GLASS. WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES EMIT INTERMITTENT STREAMS...NO COVERAGE. DRIVER SHOULDER BELT BINDS INSIDE REAR CUSHIO… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Horn | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10177306 · 2,500 miMOTOR COACH REAR AXLES (2) WELDED INCORRECT, -0.48 THRUST ANGLE & 0.30 SCRUB ANGLE ON AXLE #1. TOE @ -0.34 DEGREES & 0.44 DEGREES FROM FACTORY/DEALER. FRONT AXLE ALIGNMENT "OVERADJUSTED" TO OVERCOME EXTREME REAR AXLE OFFSET. (ALIGNMENT SHOP STATES FACTORY WELDING "JIG" IS OFF AND MUST BE OTHER COACHS WITH SAME UNSAFE HANDELING PROBLEMS!!) WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM BENT & WON'T MAKE CONTACT WITH GLASS. WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES EMIT INTERMITTENT STREAMS...NO COVERAGE. DRIVER SHOULDER BELT BINDS INSIDE REAR CUSHIO… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10177306 · 2,500 miMOTOR COACH REAR AXLES (2) WELDED INCORRECT, -0.48 THRUST ANGLE & 0.30 SCRUB ANGLE ON AXLE #1. TOE @ -0.34 DEGREES & 0.44 DEGREES FROM FACTORY/DEALER. FRONT AXLE ALIGNMENT "OVERADJUSTED" TO OVERCOME EXTREME REAR AXLE OFFSET. (ALIGNMENT SHOP STATES FACTORY WELDING "JIG" IS OFF AND MUST BE OTHER COACHS WITH SAME UNSAFE HANDELING PROBLEMS!!) WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM BENT & WON'T MAKE CONTACT WITH GLASS. WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES EMIT INTERMITTENT STREAMS...NO COVERAGE. DRIVER SHOULDER BELT BINDS INSIDE REAR CUSHIO… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment | 150.0%ODI 10224826 · 1 miMOTORHOME/RV HAS A DIESEL FIRED COOLANT HEATER. THE UNIT IS IN A STORAGE SPACE OF THE COACH. THE UNIT LEAKS FUEL INTO THIS INTERIOR SPACE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE IS A FIRE HAZARD. THE MANUFACTURE CLAIMS OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM (NHTSA 02X003000). I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE OEM REFUSES TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT PART. *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10067506INTERMITTENTLY THE SAMSUN MODEL MW6351R SERIAL#72QCD00505 MICROWAVE WAS ON AND RUNNING BY ITSELF. CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE MICROWAVE. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2010: 0 complaints · 2011: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Electrical System | Exterior Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 1ODI 102534902002 MONACO SIGNATURE CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE EXTERNAL LIGHTING CIRCUITRY. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THIS MATTER INVESTIGATED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED ALL OF THE CURRENT NEEDED TO POWER THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS RAN THROUGH A SMART WHEEL CONTROLLER LOCATED IN THE FORWARD RUN-BAY. THE CONTROLLER WAS DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE CURRENT LOAD OF THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS ON THE MOTORHOME BUT NOT ADDITIONAL LOAD OF A TOW VEHICLE. *JB |
| Exterior Lighting | 1ODI 102534902002 MONACO SIGNATURE CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE EXTERNAL LIGHTING CIRCUITRY. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THIS MATTER INVESTIGATED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED ALL OF THE CURRENT NEEDED TO POWER THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS RAN THROUGH A SMART WHEEL CONTROLLER LOCATED IN THE FORWARD RUN-BAY. THE CONTROLLER WAS DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE CURRENT LOAD OF THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS ON THE MOTORHOME BUT NOT ADDITIONAL LOAD OF A TOW VEHICLE. *JB | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.