AI Damage2015 Holiday Rambler Vacationer: common problems
Owners of the 2015 Holiday Rambler Vacationer filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 25% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 25% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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.
on cruise control at 70mph starting uphill as speed decreases transmission will shift to a lower gear as it should. almost immediatly speed control shuts throttle down to idle causing drastic loss of speed. In heavy traffic this is a danger to following traffic as it is as if I am coming to an abrupt stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 holiday rambler vacationer. The contact stated that the rear fiberglass panel had repeatedly detached from the rv. The contact had the fiberglass replaced at campers inn rv of jacksonville north (14590 duval pl w, jacksonville, [ZIP]) however, the failure recurred.
Approx 12 inch by 2 inch gap between firewall and left side of doghouse. Creates access to interior of coach for exhaust fumes as well as insects and rodents. This problem brought to attention of motorhome specialists / rev rv group april of 2017.
Dash ac & heat to not work. Dealer and manufacturer have tried and still can't seem to fix problem. The heater blows cold, thus no windshield defroster. Unsafe to use in cold climate where ice or snow may occur. Holiday rambler stated they have had issues other similar issues with this make and model year motorhome.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vacationer has 3 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, engine, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 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 2015 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.
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.