AI Damage2000 Holiday Rambler Rambler: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Holiday Rambler Rambler filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 20% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 10% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 10% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 10% of all complaints
- 7 Wheels 10% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (20% of all).
- Tires: 2 complaints (20% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (10% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (10% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (10% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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 2000 holiday rambler. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. On july 28, 2008, the contact smelled ammonia and the refrigerator stopped working. He also noticed a yellow liquid in the burner tube. The refrigerator was replaced three times in nine years.
Consumer was driving on the interstate when the front driver's side tire blew out. Also, rear tire blew out. Owner contacted the motor home manufacturer, who indicated that the tires were gauged for this particular motor home, and that the tires were defective. Michelin indicated that the motor was over loaded.
The dealership didn't complete the recall for the floor truss assembly 02 v 237 000. Which could cause a fire.
The vehicle experienced 4 blow outs on the sidewall, consumer believed a bubble formed before the blow outs occurred, the last blow out caused damage to the vehicle.
Consumer stated that the dealer is taking to long to perform the recall #3902237 thrusts. Dealer still have consumers vehicle. Ts
Right front wheels locked up, causing vehicle to go to the right. Consumer smelled rubber burning. Cause unknown.
Steering wheel moves around after a bump is hit. The anufacturer sprayed foam around steering column to hold it in place. . The dealer said that the manufacturer was supposed to reinforce the steering column tower when body was placed on chassis but they didnt. Nlm
When only one occupant is located in rear of motorhome, only on left hand side, maximum weight capacity is exceeded. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
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 10,921 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Rambler has 5 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 10, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Holiday Rambler Rambler?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, tires, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (10%), steering or power steering problems (10%), vibration (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Holiday Rambler Rambler?
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 2000 Holiday Rambler Rambler 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 2000 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.