2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 39%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 39% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer received NHTSA recall 04v 038 000 concerning I-beam imitator in front axle suspension crack in march, 2004. Parts were ordered on 3-15-04. As of today, parts were still unavailable. Manufacturer indicated that parts were not available, and there was no date of availability. However, consumer was thirteenth on the list for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10066921, filed 2004-04, 9,000 miles“As owners of 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, while traveling in nova scotia canada on the freeway at 60 miles per hour the passenger side control -arm broke causing the air bag to blow, and the frame of the motorhome sat down on the axle and the axle moved back swerving the motorhome causing partial loss of control of the rig. We had it towed to anrv repair/dealership in bedford, ns. Upon inspection by heavy duty mechanics, it was found the control arm was broken on the passenger side, and the drivers side control arm was cracked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239956, filed 2008-08, 42,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated that the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador had the spacer plate under the trailing arm and had a transverse weld and the rear suspension broke in half. The owner was driving at 65 MPH in heavy traffic when the rear suspension gave way and nearly caused the family in the motor home to crash. The driver was barely able to get the motor home to the emergency lane. When the owner had gotten the motor home to the side of the road, then the air bag suspension blew up. The owner finally was able to get the motor home to come to a complete stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133359, filed 2005-08, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. While 55 MPH, the calipers would lock the brakes, which caused the wheels to overheat. In addition, the rear passenger side wheel bearings, seals, brake pads also failed. The dealer made the repair however; the ABS warning light remained illuminated. The failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 24,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10222129, filed 2008-03, 4,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. While driving 45 MPH the weight of the vehicle dropped low on the right side almost as if he had a flat tire. The contact stopped the vehicle immediately and noticed that the trailer arm was broken, and the passenger side rear tire was shifted backward. The vehicle was towed to a certified monaco repair shop, who confirmed that the trailer arm broke and damaged the beauty ring by rubbing the inside of the wheel well of the rear suspension. The inner tire was damaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188832, filed 2007-04, 32,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V053000Feb 14, 2005On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.Covers: Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2002–2003, Monaco Coach Cayman 2002–2005, Holiday Rambler Neptune 2002–2005 +4 more
- 04V038000Jan 28, 2004On certain motorhomes, the I-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.Covers: Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2002–2004, Monaco Coach Knight 2002–2004, Cayman 2002–2004 +5 more
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 39% |
Other parts of the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador
9 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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