1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 3, 2000 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vacationer years
Not enough data 4th of 27 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. That ranks 4th out of 27 Vacationer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2
Equipment1
Power Train1
Suspension1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling240%———
Equipment120%———
Power Train120%———
Suspension120%———
Tires120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 2 complaints
1997: 1199711999: 2199922000: 220002

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer.

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.

On several occasions there has been a strong smell of carbon monoxide in the motorhome. Manufacturer has been notified about this problem, but motorhome has not been serviced.*ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 3, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 872076

I am not the vehicle owner. Owner had unit up on hwh leveling system to run a wire from front to rear. No warning labels on vehicle indicated the hwh system can fail collapse as a rest of a minor nudge. I was under unit when all 4 jacks folded under. I received extensive crush injury to right…

Equipment · received Feb 10, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 718570

Sidewalls separated on front tires. (michelin x p5 235 x 85 cx 16) nlm

Tires · received Oct 26, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 549187

Without any indication the engine dies, no steering control, no brakes. Will start back up when put into neutral. Problem occurred three times. Dealer attempting to repair vehicle. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 13, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 832117

Motorhome has a severe rocking and tracking problem. It is very hard to control at all speeds. Dealers unable to correct problem. *ak

Suspension · received Sep 8, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 523413

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, equipment, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vacationer model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.