2017 Holiday Rambler Navigator XE: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Holiday Rambler Navigator XE filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- Structure: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The front of motorhome is so low it hits the ground on even the smallest dip in the road will cause an accident also the generator door comes open when stopping and driver can not see this another thing that will cause an accident
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,720 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Navigator XE has 1 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 1, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- THE PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT UPGRADE NOTIFICATION LETTER IS TO NOTIFY CERTAIN HOLIDAY RAMBLER BRAND…
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT UPGRADE NOTIFICATION LETTER IS TO NOTIFY CERTAIN HOLIDAY RAMBLER BRAND MOTORHOME OWNERS OF AN AVAILABLE PRODUCT UPGRADE. A GROUND WIRE, NEEDED FOR THE DASH AIR CONDITIONER UNITS CONDENSER…
- PRODUCT UPGRADE SERVICE BULLETIN 160527REV
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT UPGRADE SERVICE BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE REV DEALERS THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDING A GROUND WIRE TO AN EXISTING CONNECTOR TO THE WIRE HARNESS FOR THE DASH-MOUNTED DENSO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Holiday Rambler Navigator XE?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Navigator XE?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2017 Holiday Rambler Navigator XE 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 2017 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.