2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 75% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 25% of all complaints
- Visibility: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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 that the passenger side stationary window contains moisture in between the glass. The failure prevents the driver of the vehicle from being able to see the mirror. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who stated that the glass had a leak and should be replaced.
My 2002 holiday rambler 5th wheel is equipped with goodyear wrangler ht lt225/75r/16 "e" series tires which are date stamped february 2000. These tires have less than 2000 miles travel. On august 4th 2005 on a trip from burlington n.c.
Dt: the two windows in the back and one on each side of the vehicle slid down out of the gaskets that held them in place. There was a quarter of an inch gap. Noticed this yesterday july 20, 2005. Contacted the dealership, they contacted manufacturer.
Dtl the two windows in the back and the one on each side of the vehicle slid out of the gaskets that held them in place. There was a quarter of an inch gap. Noticed this yesterday on july 20, 2005. Contacted the dealership, they contacted the manufacturer.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Atlantis has 2 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, tires. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (75%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis?
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 2002 Holiday Rambler Atlantis 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 2002 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.