1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.
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I OWN A 1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER, CLASS A MOTORHOME, PURCHASED NEW, BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS. ON A RECENT TRIP I EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING. HIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CATASTROPHIC SITUATION, BUT FORTUNATELY DID NOT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20040731
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 SLO
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 08V257000 — check if this car was fixed
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY...
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE.
Campaign 03V166000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 03V166000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08V257000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1998 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 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?
The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.