1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
MOTORHOME HAS A SEVERE ROCKING AND TRACKING PROBLEM. IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL AT ALL SPEEDS. DEALERS UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19970908
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.
1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20000210
1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20000210
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
The most-reported component is tires:sidewall, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.