2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and tires (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the lines and fittings filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure3 60%
- Equipment1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential 5th wheel. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle would not track properly and the rear slides were not working. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear of the trailer was sagging approximately 6-8 inches and the frame failed on both sides of the rear axle. He notified the dealer and they stated that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v483000 (structure:frame and members). …”
NHTSA complaint #10212413, filed 2007-12, 20,000 milesEquipment: “While driving down the highway, a fire broke out on our 2003 5th wheel rv. It was extinguished quickly but destroyed the refrigerator and damaged the cabinet next to it. There was smoke damage and some water damage as well. The refrigerator was on lp mode as instructed by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10010261, filed 2003-03Tires: “The contact stated while parked the driver side rear tire went flat. An independent repair shop sent a technician who determined that the tread separated. The tire was taken to a dealership and replaced. Then while parked at a rest area, the passenger side rear tire went flat. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and it was determined the three remaining tires had tread separation. Those tires were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154416, filed 2006-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 20,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V555000Nov 19, 2004Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittingsCovers: Holiday Rambler Presidential 2002–2003, 2005, Alumascape 2002–2004, Mckenzie Lakota 2002–2003, 2006 +1 more
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with liquid propane gas (lpg), it was discovered an excess of lpg hose was coiled in the rear refrigerator access compartment a causing it to be routed close in proximity to the burner flue box cover of the…
- 04V483000Oct 5, 2004Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Holiday Rambler Presidential 2001–2003, 2005, Alumascape 1999–2004, Mckenzie Medallion 1999–2004 +3 more
On certain fifth wheel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the rails to crack and axles could shift, causing the fifth wheel to pull erratically.
- 03V129000Apr 7, 2003Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Holiday Rambler Presidential 2003, Alumascape 2003, Mckenzie Lakota 2003
On certain travel trailers, the federal certification label is incorrect. The axle weight rating shows 5200 lbs. When the correct rating should be 5080 lbs.
- 03V107000Mar 19, 2003Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Holiday Rambler Presidential 2003, Mckenzie Medallion 2003
On certain fifth wheel vehicles ,the federal certification label has an incorrect axle weight rating. The initial label read 12,100 with 5,200 lb. Axles. Corrected label should read 14,400 with 6,000 lb. Axles.
Recall details for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE05026Wheels cracking and breakingClosed · May 11, 2005
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential.
Other model years of the Holiday Rambler Presidential
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 20,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Holiday Rambler Presidential model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Holiday Rambler Presidential reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 20,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.