2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 24,721miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and electrical system (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,721 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
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.
- Brakes6 75%
- Equipment2 25%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Steering1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
Example complaints
Brakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10262476, filed 2009-03, 35,000 milesEquipment: “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”
NHTSA complaint #10201911, filed 2007-09, 10,860 milesElectrical system: “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, basically, they keep forgetting about us. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159727, filed 2006-06Steering: “The contact owns a 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. While driving at any speed, the vehicle tends to sway from right to left. The failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 25,486 and failure mileage was 24,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10234676, filed 2008-07, 24,800 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,500 and 24,800 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V361000Sep 19, 2006Engine and engine coolingCovers: Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2004–2006, Safari Coach Simba 2004–2007, Monaco Coach Lapalma 2004–2007 +5 more
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If…
- 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…
- 04V088000Feb 18, 2004TiresCovers: Holiday Rambler Vacationer 2004, Monaco Coach Lapalma 2004
Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the federal identification tag is incorrect. The tag states the rim size is 22.5x6.75g range. The correct rim size is…
Recall details for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,721 miles and the middle half falls between 21,500 and 24,800 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 30, 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.