Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V257000 REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V010000 TOW HITCH FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V068000 MONACO/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V278000 MONACO/BOSCH/BRAKE ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V237000 MONACO/FLOOR TRUSS NETWORK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V257000 MONACO/FUEL LINE ROUTING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral shows significant recall issues, particularly with braking systems and structural integrity. While there's limited owner complaint data, the recalls indicate underlying issues, especially with mechanical and structural components, which affect reliability and safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| floor truss network | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | occasional |
| cooling unit | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Coolant system check every year
- Tire rotation and inspection annually
- Chassis lubrication every 20,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning indicator malfunctions
- Cracks in frame extensions
- Misaligned internal features
- Unusual vibrations or noises
- Soft or spongy brake pedal
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Admiral at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.