2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear (1) · Structure (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical 2005-03-08 · 153 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
keyless entry keypad will lose power after the first one or two keystrokes not allowing the doors to unlock when the driver's lamp light is on, resulting in a potential lock-out situation. *tt
What owners report
2017-03-03 · Engine · 23,052 mi“regarding campaign c0713-my motorhome had a catastrophic blowup just as i was accelerating from 45 to 55 mph just leaving secorro new mexico. it was a huge explosion that shuddered through the motorhome. there was never any alarms notifying me of an impending problem. i was able to get the coach over to the side of the road within 14 seconds accord…”
2010-02-01 · Suspension:rear“hello, i have a 2005 holiday rambler neptune motorhome. it was originally recalled for a safety issue with the trailing arms. monaco put on new trailing arms in july 2005. since then the under engineered trailing arms have been cracking and causing serious safety issues. monaco was bought at auction and is no longer liable or responsible for …”
2005-12-29 · Structure“2005 scepter, windshields are intended to keep occupants inside the vehicle. the windshield also supports the roof thereby preserving the structural integrity of the passenger compartment and keeping it from collapsing and crushing the driver and passengers. seen from this perspective of personal safety, any damaged windshield they replace should …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.