AI Damage2002 Holiday Rambler Rambler: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Holiday Rambler Rambler filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 40% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 40% of all complaints
- 3 Equipment 20% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 20% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 20% of all complaints
- 7 Wheels 20% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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 2002 holiday rambler fifth wheel travel trailer. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact stopped the vehicle to make a left turn. In the middle of the turn, the rear passenger side tire sheared off.
Nhtsa:02v278000 subject:brake assemblies: the consumer contacted five different authorized dealership for the remedy. All five refused to honor the remedy. Please provide further details.
The replacement part to perform the I-beam imitator recall 04v038000 repairs hasn't been available for 2 months, and dealership doesn't know when the parts will become available.
The recreational vehicle had the following problems, a cracked windshield, plumbing to the kitchen slide out froze even with the furnace on it, faucet leaked, left headlight lamp wasn't evenly installed, air conditioner evaporator spilled water on passenger's foot, there was I/4 inch gap in the basement door,…
When driving motor home and would make either a right or left turn, the leaf springs would make noises or be moving. This problem has occurred before. Had leaf spring tighten but would always work loose after a while. Serial #[phone][phone]0 ts
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Rambler has 5 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 5, about average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- 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 2002 Holiday Rambler Rambler?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, suspension, equipment. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (20%), headlights and tail lights (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 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 2002 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 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.