2002 Holiday Rambler Rambler Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
Data refreshed
What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2002 Holiday Rambler Rambler, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Other / unspecified220.0%
- Suspension220.0%
- Body & structure220.0%
- Visibility110.0%
- Exterior lighting110.0%
- Brakes110.0%
- Heating & air conditioning110.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SHEARED OFF. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE RIM WAS STILL ATTACHED, BUT THE REST OF THE RIM AND TIRE WERE GONE. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE 50 YARDS TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MONACO STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. IN 2005, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO A MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE RIM AND TIRE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE CONTACT ON JUNE 9, 2009. THE RIMS HAD TO BE REPLACED IN 2004 AND 2005. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, PLUMBING TO THE KITCHEN SLIDE OUT FROZE EVEN WITH THE FURNACE ON IT, FAUCET LEAKED, LEFT HEADLIGHT LAMP WASN'T EVENLY INSTALLED, AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR SPILLED WATER ON PASSENGER'S FOOT, THERE WAS I/4 INCH GAP IN THE BASEMENT DOOR, WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERE BENT, BED BOARD RIPPED FROM THE WALL AT THE HINGE, BOTTOM MOLDING IN THE KITCHEN MIRROR LOOSENED, FRONT SUSPENSION MADE A LOUD NOISE, THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE BENT CAUSING THE COACH TO BOUNCE, AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE REPLACEMENT PART TO PERFORM THE I-BEAM IMITATOR RECALL 04V038000 REPAIRS HASN'T BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 2 MONTHS, AND DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE. *AK
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, PLUMBING TO THE KITCHEN SLIDE OUT FROZE EVEN WITH THE FURNACE ON IT, FAUCET LEAKED, LEFT HEADLIGHT LAMP WASN'T EVENLY INSTALLED, AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR SPILLED WATER ON PASSENGER'S FOOT, THERE WAS I/4 INCH GAP IN THE BASEMENT DOOR, WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERE BENT, BED BOARD RIPPED FROM THE WALL AT THE HINGE, BOTTOM MOLDING IN THE KITCHEN MIRROR LOOSENED, FRONT SUSPENSION MADE A LOUD NOISE, THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE BENT CAUSING THE COACH TO BOUNCE, AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, PLUMBING TO THE KITCHEN SLIDE OUT FROZE EVEN WITH THE FURNACE ON IT, FAUCET LEAKED, LEFT HEADLIGHT LAMP WASN'T EVENLY INSTALLED, AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR SPILLED WATER ON PASSENGER'S FOOT, THERE WAS I/4 INCH GAP IN THE BASEMENT DOOR, WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERE BENT, BED BOARD RIPPED FROM THE WALL AT THE HINGE, BOTTOM MOLDING IN THE KITCHEN MIRROR LOOSENED, FRONT SUSPENSION MADE A LOUD NOISE, THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE BENT CAUSING THE COACH TO BOUNCE, AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK *JB
WHEN DRIVING MOTOR HOME AND WOULD MAKE EITHER A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE LEAF SPRINGS WOULD MAKE NOISES OR BE MOVING. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED BEFORE. HAD LEAF SPRING TIGHTEN BUT WOULD ALWAYS WORK LOOSE AFTER A WHILE. SERIAL #020119123626200129120 TS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, PLUMBING TO THE KITCHEN SLIDE OUT FROZE EVEN WITH THE FURNACE ON IT, FAUCET LEAKED, LEFT HEADLIGHT LAMP WASN'T EVENLY INSTALLED, AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR SPILLED WATER ON PASSENGER'S FOOT, THERE WAS I/4 INCH GAP IN THE BASEMENT DOOR, WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERE BENT, BED BOARD RIPPED FROM THE WALL AT THE HINGE, BOTTOM MOLDING IN THE KITCHEN MIRROR LOOSENED, FRONT SUSPENSION MADE A LOUD NOISE, THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE BENT CAUSING THE COACH TO BOUNCE, AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, PLUMBING TO THE KITCHEN SLIDE OUT FROZE EVEN WITH THE FURNACE ON IT, FAUCET LEAKED, LEFT HEADLIGHT LAMP WASN'T EVENLY INSTALLED, AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR SPILLED WATER ON PASSENGER'S FOOT, THERE WAS I/4 INCH GAP IN THE BASEMENT DOOR, WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERE BENT, BED BOARD RIPPED FROM THE WALL AT THE HINGE, BOTTOM MOLDING IN THE KITCHEN MIRROR LOOSENED, FRONT SUSPENSION MADE A LOUD NOISE, THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE BENT CAUSING THE COACH TO BOUNCE, AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
NHTSA:02V278000 SUBJECT:BRAKE ASSEMBLIES: THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FIVE DIFFERENT AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR THE REMEDY. ALL FIVE REFUSED TO HONOR THE REMEDY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, PLUMBING TO THE KITCHEN SLIDE OUT FROZE EVEN WITH THE FURNACE ON IT, FAUCET LEAKED, LEFT HEADLIGHT LAMP WASN'T EVENLY INSTALLED, AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR SPILLED WATER ON PASSENGER'S FOOT, THERE WAS I/4 INCH GAP IN THE BASEMENT DOOR, WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERE BENT, BED BOARD RIPPED FROM THE WALL AT THE HINGE, BOTTOM MOLDING IN THE KITCHEN MIRROR LOOSENED, FRONT SUSPENSION MADE A LOUD NOISE, THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE BENT CAUSING THE COACH TO BOUNCE, AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .