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2004 Holiday Rambler NeptuneProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Neptune, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage56kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Holiday Rambler Neptune has problems

5 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
Suspension40
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10

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

2 recalls

2004 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 →

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

2004 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 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2004 Holiday Rambler Neptune built on a Roadmaster chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the RV was swaying in the lane and the steering wheel shifted position and was horizontal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped…
Complaint 11617838 · Oct 3, 2024 · 86,000 miles
EMBARKED ON A ROAD TRIP AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 AM AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 4 MILES THE ENTIRE MOTORHOME WENT INTO A VIOLENT AND SEVERE SWAYING MOTION. I SLOWED THE VEH AND PULLED TO SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, INSPECTED ALL TIRES, NOTHING APPARENT OR OBVIOUS. USED A CREEPER TO INSPECT UNDER VEH SUSPENSION…
Complaint 10514747 · Jun 2, 2013 · 56,100 miles
FOUND BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS TO BE CRACKED UPON INSPECTION. REPLACED BOTH ARMS TO CORRECT PROBLEM. OLD ARMS WERE CRACKED TO A POINT WHERE TOTAL FAILURE WAS EMINENT. *TR
Complaint 10392196 · Mar 18, 2011 · 32,524 miles

Own a 2004 Neptune?

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