Holiday Rambler Rambler years to avoid

Across 1965–2002, no single Rambler year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2002 drew the most complaints; 1988 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

1965–2002

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Holiday Rambler Rambler NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls
2002	13	0
2001	6	0
2000	11	0
1999	3	0
1998	6	0
1997	4	0
1996	6	0
1995	7	0
1994	5	0
1993	1	0
1988	0	1
1984	0	1
1983	0	2
1982	0	3
1981	0	1
1980	0	2
1979	0	1
1978	0	1
1977	0	1
1968	0	1
1967	0	1
1966	0	1
1965	0	1

By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Rambler years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the Rambler has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 62 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.