Holiday Rambler Ambassador Problems by Year
NHTSA has 66 owner complaints and 23 safety recalls on file for the Holiday Rambler Ambassador, across 15 model years (2000–2015). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Holiday Rambler Ambassador years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Ambassador year: 2000, 2001, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Ambassador: 18 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2001 Ambassador: 15 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2000 Ambassador: 15 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2015 Ambassador: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2005 Ambassador: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Ambassador: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Holiday Rambler Ambassador model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ambassador | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Ambassador | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2013 Ambassador | 3 | 3 | — | Engine | |
| 2012 Ambassador | 2 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2011 Ambassador | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 Ambassador | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2009 Ambassador | 2 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2008 Ambassador | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2007 Ambassador | 2 | 1 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 2005 Ambassador | 2 | 0 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 2004 Ambassador | 3 | 4 | — | Suspension | |
| 2003 Ambassador | 18 | 5 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Ambassador | 3 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2001 Ambassador | 15 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Ambassador | 15 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Holiday Rambler Ambassador years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (15), 2001 (15), 2003 (18) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Ambassador year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 36 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Holiday Rambler Ambassador have?
23 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.