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1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other Endeavor years?

Endeavor NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted31 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 1 complaints1995: 7 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 6 complaints1998: 10 complaints1999: 9 complaints2000: 19 complaints2001: 31 complaints2002: 2 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 4 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Endeavor NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels440%
Suspension330%
Brakes220%
Transmission110%

Does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V166000OtherMay 8, 2003

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.

Consequence

IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONACO AT 574-862-7211.

98V074000Fuel SystemApril 9, 1998 · 47 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DIESEL MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE FUEL RELAY WAS POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE. EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FUEL RELAY.

Consequence

IF THE FUEL RELAY FAILS, ENGINE STALLING CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE FUEL RELAY TO THE FRAME STRUT OF THE FIREWALL.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DT: GOOD YEAR TIRES, FAILUR ON RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE DEUL, TREAD SEPERATION HAPPENED, DAMAGAE TO THE MOTOR HOME. LOOKING AT THE RIGHT FRONT TRIES, I FOUND BULDGES ON THE TREAD, SPARE TIRE ALSO HAD A BULDGE TYPE SPOT ON IT. I HAVE CALLED GOODYEAR, AND SAID THEY COULD PRO RATE FOR NEW ONES. DID TAKE TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 25, 2005

“THE GVWR OF THE MOTOR HOME IS GROSSLY INSUFFICIENT FOR THE INTENDED USE. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS A DANGER TO MY FAMILY AND OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. THE MOTOR HOME HAS A GVWR OF 19,400 POUNDS. THE FRONT AXLE RATING IS 6,000 POUNDS WITH THE REAR AXLES CARRYING THE BALANCE OF 13,400 POUNDS. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension

1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor — common questions

Is the 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1998 Endeavor problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (4 complaints), suspension (3 complaints), brakes (2 complaints).

Does the 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.