2003 Holiday Rambler VACATIONER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
15,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 100.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 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: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 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 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
2004: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10096816 · 2004-10-05 (October 5, 2004)
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKING OR STEERING WAS POSSIBLE. *BF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C. *SC JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10096816 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10209035 · 2007-11-15 (November 15, 2007)
ABS LIGHT PERIODICALLY WAS ILLUMINATED. JUST RETURNED FROM 7,000 MILE TRIP AND FIND THAT ALL FOUR ROTORS ARE BLUE AND HAVE CRACKS DEEP THROUGH THE ROTOR. I DO NOT RIDE MY BRAKES AS BRAKE PADS ARE NOT WORN OUT. I DO NOT FEEL THIS IS NORMAL AND FEEL THERE IS A DEFECT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10209035 at NHTSA ↗