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2005 Holiday Rambler NeptuneProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2005 Holiday Rambler Neptune, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 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
Suspension40

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

1 recall

2005 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 →

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 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

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Neptune owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE RV. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE LEFT AND RIGHT. THERE WAS A LOUD, UNUSUAL POP HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND WAS ASSISTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.…
Complaint 10339668 · Jun 23, 2010 · 13,000 miles
I HAVE A 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE MADE BY MONACO. THE TRAILING ARMS WERE CRACKING. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THE COMPANY IS NOT ASSUMING ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE UNDER-ENGINEERED EQUIPMENT. IF THEY HAD BROKEN, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THEY WERE PREVIOUSLY RECALLED, BUT…
Complaint 10330541 · May 15, 2010 · 19,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE MOTORHOME AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MILES PER HOUR IT BEGAN TO SHUDDER VIOLENTLY. WHEN I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE I DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS HAD CRACKED OFF CAUSING THE ENTIRE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT REARWARD. DAMAGE…
Complaint 10327791 · Apr 27, 2010 · 27,300 miles

Own a 2005 Neptune?

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