Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V734000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V872000 Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V060000 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V455000 PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V284000 ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V014000 ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has a below-average rating due to various equipment and brake-related recalls, coupled with limited owner complaints primarily centered on service brakes and hydraulics. These issues suggest potential reliability concerns that could lead to increased ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake pedal | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| automatic transfer switch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| fire extinguisher | N/A | $50–$150 | common |
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 changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Transmission checks
- Coolant system flush
- Electrical system check
- Brake fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal disengagement
- Electrical switch failures
- Clogged fire extinguisher
- Unresponsive brake feel
- Overheating appliances
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Holiday Rambler Ambassador at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.