Holiday Rambler RAMBLER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
24,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1965 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 35 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 11.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 5 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Suspension:Front | 3 |
| Tires:Sidewall | 3 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 2 |
Tires: 5; Structure: 3; Suspension:Front: 3; Tires:Sidewall: 3; Tires:Tread/Belt: 3; Equipment: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 26 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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 1; 2000: 1; 2001: 2; 2002: 5; 2003: 10; 2004: 6; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. 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.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 482465 · 1995-03-24 (March 24, 1995)
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482465 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 864169 · 2000-06-23 (June 23, 2000)
WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED RV WOULD MAKE A LOT OF NOISES & SHAKE. TOOK RV TO DEALERSHIP & INFORMED CONSUMER AIR SUPPLY RESERVOIR WAS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR BRAKE/POWER STEERING FLUID. THE WAS FABRICATED & BRAKE POWER CANISTER WAS LEAKING. VERY DIFFICULT TO BLEED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 864169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 891540 · 2001-06-28 (June 28, 2001)
STEERING WHEEL MOVES AROUND AFTER A BUMP IS HIT. THE ANUFACTURER SPRAYED FOAM AROUND STEERING COLUMN TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. .*AK THE DEALER SAID THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS SUPPOSED TO REINFORCE THE STEERING COLUMN TOWER WHEN BODY WAS PLACED ON CHASSIS BUT THEY DIDNT. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 891540 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10368343 · 2010-11-30 (November 30, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER, RAMBLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR WHICH STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY/DEATH (COULD NOT FIND THE RECALL INFORMATION). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HAVE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR UNTIL DECEMBER 20, 2010.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10368343 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1988: 1; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0