1978 Dodge Monaco Auto
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All photo credits
- Photo: DodgeMonaco by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: S324 Dodge Monaco 1978 - USA California Highway Patrol (5971323101) by Dave Conner from Inverness, Scotland, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge monaco 1977 cropped by dave_7 on Flickr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Dodge Monaco Auto is a 3.7-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.7L Inline-6 OHV |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | 1-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 118 in |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Dodge MONACO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 28, 1977 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE COLUMNS MAY CONTAIN STEERING SHAFTS IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ROLL PIN RETAINING NOTCH WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP. THIS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE REST OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A COTTER PIN THROUGH THE ROLL PIN TO ENSURE RETENTION, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 77V211000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 DODGE MONACO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.