2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and exterior lighting (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lamp filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Brakes4 80%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Drivers side rear brake on 2003 workhorse w-22 motorhome chassis locked after coming down steep grade. Brake released after cooling for about 20 or 30 minutes. Abs light stays on now most of the time. No damage to pads or rotor. The brake lockup has not repeated since.”
NHTSA complaint #10244894, filed 2008-10, 30,000 milesExterior lighting: “The contact owns a 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. While driving 55 MPH, the rear passenger side brakes overheated. The contact allowed the brakes to cool and drove to a garage for inspection. The dealer informed him of NHTSA campaign id numbers 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components and 03v068000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning). The recall repairs were performed; however, the front passenger side brakes began dragging and overheating in december of 2007. The dealer replaced the front and rear calipers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10219365, filed 2008-02, 15,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 30,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V010000Jan 16, 2007Trailer hitchesCovers: Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2001–2003, Monaco Coach Lapalma 2001–2003, Holiday Rambler Admiral 2001–2002 +4 more
On certain class a motor h0mes built with gasoline engines, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend and possibly separate from the motor home.
- 06V227000Jun 23, 2006Electrical systemCovers: Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2003–2005, Admiral SE 2003–2005, Monaco Coach Lapalma 2003–2005 +3 more
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument cluster fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, 'controls and displays,' and no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake…
- 03V068000Mar 5, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2000–2003, Monaco Coach Lapalma 2000–2003, Monarch 1999–2002 +5 more
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
- 02V278000Oct 22, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation componentsCovers: Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2002–2003, Safari Coach Sahara 1998–2002, Beaver Patriot 1998–2002 +21 more
On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs…
- 02V237000Sep 9, 2002Body and structureCovers: Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2000–2003, Monaco Coach Lapalma 1999–2003, Holiday Rambler Admiral 1999–2002 +4 more
On certain class a motor homes, the floor truss network support system has a potential to weaken causing internal and external features to become misaligned. The affected vehicles are 1999 - 2003 class a motor homes manufactured on f53 20,500 pound gross…
Recall details for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE06047Tow hitch/frame failureClosed · Oct 24, 2006
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10011998Dec 3, 2004Engine cooling. Incorrect catalytic converter on 2003 & 2004 holiday rambler, monaco & safari class a motorhomes with 8.1l gas engines.
Other model years of the Holiday Rambler Vacationer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | 24,721 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 5 | 15,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 13 | 17,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 25,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Holiday Rambler Vacationer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 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 Vacationer reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 30,000 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 29, 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.