2002 Holiday Rambler Endeavor Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 12, 2008 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Endeavor years
Not enough data 9th of 26 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Holiday Rambler Endeavor. That ranks 9th out of 26 Endeavor model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 28,110 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Holiday Rambler Endeavor problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~28,110 mi
Tires1 · ~12,700 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%28,110——
Tires150%12,700——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612008: 120081

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Holiday Rambler Endeavor recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Trailer hitchesJan 16, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V010000 · 2,086 vehicles

Problem: On certain class a motor h0mes built with gasoline engines, the frame extension lower flange may crack allowing the hitch to bend and possibly separate from the motor home.

Risk: This could result in separation of the towed vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will add an addition of two pieces of angle steel to the frame extension and hitch mounting point in order to reinforce the frame extension flange free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2007. Owners may contact monaco at 877-466-6226. Note: the ending manufacturing date for indiana built motor homes is march 8, 2002 while the oregon built motor homes were built through november 2002. The federal id label located on the wall next to the driver's seat specifies in which state the motor home was built.

Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lampMar 5, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V068000 · 5,361 vehicles

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began may 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco coach at 1-877-477-6226.

Exterior lightingNov 27, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V360000 · 455 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: certain class a motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." front reflectors need to be installed on the side of the front cap.

Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.

Fix: Dealers will install a reflector on each side of the front cap. Owner notification began december 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Tow hitch/frame failure (PE06047) — opened Oct 24, 2006, closed Jan 22, 2007, led to recall 07V010000.

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 2002 holiday rambler endeavor. The vehicle has goodyear unisteel tires. On two separate occasions, the inside rear passenger tire and the front driver side tire experienced tread separation. The tire size was unknown. The current mileage was 13,000 and failure mileage was…

Tires · received Sep 12, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10241954

The aluminum radiator intercooler failed on my motorhome, causing an exchange of antifreeze and automatic transmission fluid. Ethylene glycol entered the automatic transmission destroying clutch plates and solenoids, resulting in a $5713 repair bill. The symptoms leading up to the failure were the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 25, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10151221

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Holiday Rambler Endeavor?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Holiday Rambler Endeavor?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2002 Holiday Rambler Endeavor a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Endeavor model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.