2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ambassador years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. That is the most of any Ambassador model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (7 complaints, 39%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7 | 39% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 33% | 14,060 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 17% | 49,394 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 17% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 24,368 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls (5)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Fix: Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on august 29, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Problem: On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.
Risk: This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. The driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. The recall began on march 29, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Suspension:front
Problem: On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
Risk: The i-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the original i-beam. Also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: On certain motor homes, the battery cable that is attached to the circuit breaker is routed too close to the frame of the coach.
Risk: This could result in the cable becoming worn and creating an electrical short in the 12-volt system that could damage the battery and/or circuit breaker.
Fix: Dealers will rotate the eyelet on the circuit breaker to eliminate the possibility of the cable rubbing on the frame. Owner notification began august 22, 2003. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Problem: On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.
Risk: This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on august 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND INSTANTLY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT CRASHING INTO THE POLE WAS THE ONLY WAY TO…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 holiday rambler ambassador. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle started to veer to one side and the abs sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was merged over to the shoulder to cool off and was later driven to the contact's residence…
Front calipers did not release, causing abnormal wear and tear on the rotors and pads i have a roadmaster chassis. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 holiday rambler ambassador equipped with hercules s208 load rating tires, size: 255 70 22.5. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the front passenger's side tire blew and the tread became separated from the tire. The contact spoke with the distributor of the…
I have a 2003 holiday rambler ambassador on a roadmaster chassis. I have the same bosch brakes that are currently being recalled on the work horse chassis. I should be included in the work horse recall since i have the same brakes. Holiday rambler went out of business and was bought by monaco and…
Other Holiday Rambler Ambassador years
← 2002 Ambassador · 2004 Ambassador →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ambassador | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Ambassador | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Ambassador | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Ambassador | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Ambassador | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Ambassador | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 Ambassador | 2 | 6 |
| 2008 Ambassador | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Ambassador | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Ambassador | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Ambassador | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | 18 | 5 |
| 2002 Ambassador | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 Ambassador | 15 | 6 |
| 2000 Ambassador | 15 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ambassador model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.