AI Damage2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 83% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 17% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 17% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 5 complaints (83% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated the brakes failed and he had to use two feet on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a workhorse dealer but was told the vin was not included in any of the recalls for the workhorse brake failure. The failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 6,000.
The contact stated that while driving 40 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake caliper locked causing the brake pads to overheat. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the brake pads, hose and calipers were replaced. The contact had not driven the vehicle since it was repaired in june 2009.
When the previous failure occured in june 2009, it involved the passenger side rear brake, and I experienced a complete loss of braking due to vapoization of the brake fluid. Fortunately, I was able to bring the unit to a stop without incident, which could have been catastrophic under different circumstances.
Problems with 2004 holiday rambler rv's steering and suspension.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Admiral SE has 3 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, steering, suspension. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (33%), overheating, coolant loss (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2004 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2004 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.