text: 1973 For its last year in the fuselage body, the Monaco continued with its 1972 styling, except for another new rear bumper with redesigned taillamps, along with a new decklid and rear-quarter endcaps. Large black rubber guards were added to the bumpers to comply with new Federal five-mile-per-hour impact standards. Hardtop and sedan models gained about  due mostly to the bumper guards.
  Inside, new fire-retardant materials in virtually every visible part of the interior meant added safety. Under the hood, all three available engines gained reliability with the addition of Chrysler's new electronic ignition system as standard equipment, which extended spark plug life and virtually eliminated periodic ignition system maintenance.
  Despite the improvements, sales dropped again to 29,396.
  The 1973 model year was to be the Monaco's final year as Dodge's top-of-the-line full-size car. After 14 years, the Polara name was discontinued, and, in 1974, all big Dodges carried the Monaco name.
  South Africa
  In July 1969, Chrysler South Africa introduced a rebadged locally built version of the Dodge Monaco as the Chrysler 383. This badge remained in use for about four years, being dropped in early 1973. This was the first time they had used the "Chrysler" badge on a locally built product in ten years. It was also one of the biggest cars built there, and had the biggest engine as well. The  V8 was rated at , and the fully equipped car featured power windows and a standard vinyl roof.
  Third generation (1974–1977)