1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 1991 Holiday Rambler 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1991 compare to other Imperial years?

Imperial NHTSA complaints by model year, 1991 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	2	33%	▲ up
Seat Belts	2	33%	new
Body & Structure	1	17%	new
Tires & Wheels	1	17%	new

Does the 1991 Holiday Rambler 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.

“THE TWO FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE RECALLED AND REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THE CONSUMER REALIZED THE REMOUNTING OF THE NEW SEAT BELTS PREVENTED THE SEATS FROM ROTATING 180 DEGREES AND THE CONSUMER CAN NO LONGER USE THE EAT FOR ADDITIONAL SEATING IN THE LIVING ROOM AREA…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · May 15, 2001

“BRAKES FAILED, REPLACEMENT OF BRAKES AND MASTER CYLINDER/PISTONS DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURE, ADDITION INSTALLATION OF HEAT SHIELD NEEDED TO PREVENT OVERHEATING OF FLUID WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO FAILURES.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 25, 1998

“BRAKES FAILED, REPLACEMENT OF BRAKES AND MASTER CYLINDER/PISTONS DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURE, ADDITION INSTALLATION OF HEAT SHIELD NEEDED TO PREVENT OVERHEATING OF FLUID WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO FAILURES.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 25, 1998

1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial — common questions

Is the 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial under NHTSA investigation?

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

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1991 compare to other Imperial years?

What are the most common 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial problems?

Does the 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial — common questions

Is the 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial reliable?

Does the 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial have recalls?

Is the 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial under NHTSA investigation?

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