AI Damage2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 13
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 62% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 15% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 8% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 8% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 8% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 8 complaints (62% of all).
- Equipment: 2 complaints (15% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (8% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (8% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (8% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
This vehicle will stall at freeway speeds of 55-70 mph and act as if it is getting no fuel, when that happens there is no power steering or brakes. Many reports on the internet concerning the same problem state the problem is the crank shaft senser that tells the fuel injection system when to send fuel to the…
Prior to receiving the recall letter, the contact experienced brake failure. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that a remedy for the recall was not yet available. The vin, current and failure mileages were not available.
While driving at speeds of 25 mph, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also confirmed that the rotors were cracked and the calipers were sticking. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic at the owners expense. The failure occurred a twice.
While driving less than 55 mph, the brakes failed. The vehicle has been repaired three times, but the failure still persists. The manufacturer assumed responsibility for the first two repairs, but will no longer because there are no recalls listed for the failed component.
2002 holiday rambler motorhome - frame failure where tow receiver hitch attaches to extended chassis frame. This failure occurred while towing an enclosed trailer which met all weight specifications of rv manufacturer.
Fax fm (ca) re their defective monaco tow vehicle which tore away fm the frame of their vehicle. The tow receiver was mounted to the frame of the vehicle. The tow receiver was mounted by monaco and it tore away on both sides. When it broke the consumer heard a noise and stopped finding the tow on the ground.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 5 mph a cracking noise was heard coming from the rear end. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road for inspection. The contact identified a rip in the frame where the tow bar was attached to the frame.
Turn signal stopped working properly. Turn signal would remain on and not release after making complete turn. This would also happen when making a left turn. Would give false impression to vehicles in the rear. 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 9,846 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 27% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vacationer has 3 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 13, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, equipment, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 13. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (23%), warning lights, check engine (15%), overheating, coolant loss (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2026-11-06.