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2003 Holiday Rambler NeptuneProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 5, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune has problems

4 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, hydraulic20
Engine and engine cooling10
Structure10

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

4 recalls

2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune 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

Springs: leaf spring assembly

Recall 05V-053 · Feb 14, 2005 · 2,827 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CREATE ROUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS AND DAMAGE TO REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: front

Recall 04V-038 · Jan 28, 2004 · 2,156 vehicles

Risk. THE I-BEAMS ON THE FRONT AXLE AND THE PANARD BRACKET ON THE REAR AXLE COULD CRACK AND BREAK CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 03V-267 · Jul 28, 2003 · 135 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE CABLE BECOMING WORN AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE 12-VOLT SYSTEM THAT COULD DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND/OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 02V-278 · Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR 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

2003 vs. every other Neptune 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 Neptune median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Neptune owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. HE DROVE FIVE MORE MILES AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS JACKED UP FOR APPROXIMATELY AN…
Complaint 10235748 · Jul 25, 2008 · 13,105 miles
BRAKE FAILURE, ALL FOUR WHEELS ON 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE, AS ACCORDING TO NHTSA#02V278000L. REPLACED ALL FOUR CALIPERS AND ONE HYDR DISC ONE BRAKE PAD 2 SEAL 2 SCOTSEAL 2GASKETS. *TR
Complaint 10226093 · Apr 29, 2008 · 24,800 miles

Own a 2003 Neptune?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.