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2005 Holiday Rambler ImperialProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage41kService brakes, air, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 8, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, air10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lpg systems: water heater

Recall 05V-223 · May 13, 2005 · 1,606 vehicles

Risk. THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine: diesel

Recall 04V-441 · Sep 13, 2004 · 1,189 vehicles

Risk. OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V-355 · Jul 20, 2004 · 22 vehicles

Risk. THE INCORRECT WIRING MAY ALLOW OVERLOADING OF THE WIRE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Holiday Rambler.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Imperial year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Imperial median. How we score

'76'77'80'81'82'83'84'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Imperial owners report

Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL. IN 25 BELOW DEGREE WEATHER, THE CONTACT WOULD START HIS VEHICLE AND THE ROTORS WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE BRAKE PADS. THIS CREATED A DRAGGING EFFECT. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN A MILE, THE ROTORS WOULD HEAT UP AND SMOKE WOULD APPEAR FROM THE SIDE OF…
Complaint 10223719 · Apr 8, 2008 · 40,500 miles

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