2004 Holiday Rambler VACATIONER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
24,721 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 8 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 75.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 12.5% |
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 | 4 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 4; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 2; Electrical System: 1; Equipment: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 1; Steering: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 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: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 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 (5). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 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 10201911 · 2007-09-05 (September 5, 2007)
ODOR OF BRAKE PADS AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER STATED REPLACED SPEED SENSORS AND THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INOPERABLE. UPDATED 09/27/07 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,860 miles reported. Look up ODI 10201911 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10262476 · 2009-03-19 (March 19, 2009)
BRAKE FAILURE ON MY 2003 WORKHORSE HOLIDAY RAMBLER MOTOR HOME. HAD TO REPLACE ALL ROTORS AND PADS BECAUSE OF CRACKING AND STICKING. BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATED WITH NORMAL USE. ONLY 35,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10262476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10159727 · 2006-06-13 (June 13, 2006)
THE UNIT HAS BEEN FALLING APART SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE MAIN ISSUES ARE WITH THE COACH PORTION. BROKEN CABINETS, PLUMBING LEAKS, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, BUT THE COACH HAS A LIST WHICH GROWS WITH EVERY USE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BUILT A POOR PRODUCT AND THE DEALER HAS HAD LITTLE OR NO EFFECT IN CORRECTING THE ISSUES. IT TAKES MANY MONTHS OF WAITING FOR A PHONE CALL TO HEAR OF ORDERED PARTS OR BACK ORDERED PARTS ONLY TO FINALLY SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE. EACH TIME WE SPEAK WITH A COLTON RV REPRESENTATIVE, OUR SITUATION IS NEW TO THEM,…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10159727 at NHTSA ↗