AI Damage1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 17% of all complaints
- 4 Wheels 17% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
The contact stated that the fuel pump failed. During the repair, the metal tube in the fuel line that connects to the fuel injector disintegrated and dripped onto the manifold. It took the mechanic more than four days to repair the fuel pump. While traveling to florida, fuel began leaking out of the vehicle.
Transmission fails while driving, no warning was given. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
The rear end of the vehicle would bottom out whenever driving over slight dip or small bump, the rear axle was 10000 lbs when it should had been 13500 lbs. Nlm monaco replaced the rear axle assembly, however consumer had to drive 140 miles one way to have the work done and is wondering what damage has already been…
The gas tank (75 gallon) can only be filled 50% capacity and refueling requires 40 minutes which only allows approximately 4 hours driving time. Nlm
Entry door installed improperly and warped causing it to swing open when manuvering a corner resulting in dog falling out and being killed. Nlm
While traveling notice vibration coming from the wheel hubs as a result of nuts:lugs: bolts coming undone. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.
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 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vacationer has 3 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (17%), transmission slipping (17%), vibration (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
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 1999 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 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 1999 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.