1997 Holiday Rambler Vactioner Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 4, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vactioner years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vactioner. The most reported problem area is parking brake (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 40,000 miles. 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 Vactioner problems

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

Parking Brake2 · ~40,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Parking Brake2100%40,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Holiday Rambler Vactioner recalls (0)

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

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I have a 1997 holiday rambler class a 32' motorhome on a chevrolet p30 chassis. The auto park feature fails without warning. This feature clamps the drive shaft of the motorhome and is the only way to hold the motorhome from moving. This is a poor design. The clamping shoes are located directly…

Parking Brake · received Feb 4, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10109847

When motorhome is parked on an incline emergency parking brake or hand brake do not hold. Three dealerships have not been able to correct this problem. This problem started about 3 months ago. Both oxygen sensors replaced. *ak *slc

Parking Brake · received Oct 25, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 873792

Other Holiday Rambler Vactioner years

YearComplaintsRecalls
199720

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report parking brake, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vactioner?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vactioner a good year?

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