AI Damage2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 67% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 33% of all complaints
- Suspension: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
Tl contact owns a 2004 holiday ambassador. The contact noticed that the vehicles trailer arm had fractured similar to nhtsa campaign id number:04v038000 ( suspension:front). The contact did not inform the dealer of the failure. The manufacturer was informed; however, they did not provide any assistance.
Trailing arm failure on my 2004 holiday rambler ambassador.
Hr ambassador 2004 38 foot roadmaster chassis. Frame inspection completed at kaiser brake and alignment today. They found a 3/8 inch crack in each trailing arm just above the shim between the axel and the arm. The tech said this is an on going problem with this 4 bag configuration.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Ambassador has 6 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, structure. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
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 Ambassador 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
Read also
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.