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1987 Holiday Rambler Crown Imperial problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1987 Holiday Rambler Crown Imperial — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other Crown Imperial years?

Crown Imperial NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted1 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 1 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints
Crown Imperial NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1987 Holiday Rambler Crown Imperial problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 1987 Holiday Rambler Crown Imperial have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

92V183000SeatsDecember 17, 1992 · 10,350 units

Defect

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT OUTBOARD OCCUPANT SEAT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED WITH THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE SEAT STRUCTURE. IT IS POSSIBLE, IN A VEHICLE CRASH, THAT THE SEAT STRUCTURE WOULD FAIL TO WITHSTAND THE FORCES WITHIN THE LIMITS SET FORTH IN FMVSS 207 AND FMVSS 210.

Consequence

THE SEATING AND SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS FAIL TO COMPLY WITHTHE SAFETY STANDARDS OF FMVSS 207 AND 210, AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURYTO OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP.

Remedy

RELOCATE THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLIES FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY TO THE VEHICLE FRAME THROUGH THE FLOOR STRUCTURE TO REDUCE THE LOAD ON THE SEAT PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TREAD SEPARATION ON THE PASSANGER SIDE OF MY MOTORHOME AND A BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WITHIN A FOUR DAY PERIOD, STARTING NOV. 27 - DEC. 1, 2002.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · November 27, 2002

1987 Holiday Rambler Crown Imperial — common questions

Is the 1987 Holiday Rambler Crown Imperial reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1987 Holiday Rambler Crown Imperial have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1987 Holiday Rambler Crown Imperial. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.