AI Damage2009 Holiday Rambler Presidential: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Holiday Rambler Presidential filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 67% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 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* the contact owns a 2009 holiday rambler presidential recreational trailer. The trailer is equipped with uniroyal liberator load range e (na) tires, size ltp265/75/16 (na). While driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver side tire failed and damaged the undercarriage of the trailer.
Lippert axle system axle model nv-173547 axle rating 7000 lbs. Contrary to a lot of misinformation out there, the lippert sbs wheel/bearings are not nev-r- lube (similar but with some critical differences).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 holiday rambler presidential. While parked, the contact noticed that there was a plaque on the side of the trailer that stated that a secure nut had to be removed before the spare tire could be removed from its mount.
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 Presidential has 3 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, about average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Holiday Rambler Presidential?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, equipment, powertrain. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Holiday Rambler Presidential?
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 2009 Holiday Rambler Presidential 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.
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.