AI Damage2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 75% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 25% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 13% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 13% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (75% of all).
- Equipment: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 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 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 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.
A burning smell was present in the braking area since the vehicle was purchased; however, the dealer stated that smell was the new installation burning off. The contact continued to drive the vehicle until he lost the ability to engage the brakes.
Brake failure on my 2003 workhorse holiday rambler motor home. Had to replace all rotors and pads because of cracking and sticking. Brakes continuously overheated with normal use. Only 35,000 miles on vehicle.
Tl contact owns a 2004 holiday rambler vacationer. While driving at any speed, the vehicle tends to sway from right to left. The failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 25,486 and failure mileage was 24,800.
Odor of brake pads and partial loss of brakes during stop and go traffic. The consumer stated replaced speed sensors and the abs system failed. The dealer stated the refrigerator was inoperable. Updated 09/27/07
The unit has been falling apart since we purchased it. The main issues are with the coach portion. Broken cabinets, plumbing leaks, electrical issues, but the coach has a list which grows with every use. The manufacturer has built a poor product and the dealer has had little or no effect in correcting the issues.
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 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vacationer has 3 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 8, 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.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- 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 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, equipment, electrical system. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (25%), overheating, coolant loss (13%), smoke, burning smell, fire (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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.