AI Damage2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer: common problems
Owners of the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 80% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 20% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (80% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 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.
Drivers side rear brake on 2003 workhorse w-22 motorhome chassis locked after coming down steep grade. Brake released after cooling for about 20 or 30 minutes. Abs light stays on now most of the time. No damage to pads or rotor. The brake lockup has not repeated since.
The contact stated that the brakes are sticking and overheating. The mechanic stated that the abs failed. In february of 2008, the brakes overheated, which caused the abs to fail and have to be replaced. The brakes lock and cause them to overheat, stick, and drag.
While driving 55 mph, the rear passenger side brakes overheated. The contact allowed the brakes to cool and drove to a garage for inspection. The dealer informed him of nhtsa campaign id numbers 02v278000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components and 03v068000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning).
Electrical problem, absolutely no braking or steering was possible. There was a problem with the a/c. Jb
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 Vacationer has 3 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, electrical system, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: overheating, coolant loss (40%), A/C or heater (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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.