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1991-2023 · 32 model years

Jayco Eagle Problems by year

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the Jayco Eagle across 32 model years, and it has 52 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2008, 2014 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the body, doors & structure.

Most complaints for its age19971 complaint · 7 recallsSee the 1997
Complaints
45
Recalls
52
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Eagle complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20230100-B
20220200-C
20210300-C
20200300-C
20190400-C
20180800-F
20170500-C
20160400-C
20150400-C
20141100SuspensionA
20132300Body, doors & structureC
20120100-A
20110400-C
20102200Body, doors & structureB
20092202Electrical systemC
20081100-A
20072300Body, doors & structureC
20051300Body, doors & structureC
20040400-C
20030500-C
20021300Wheels & tiresC
20012300SuspensionC
20008500Wheels & tiresD
19995300Wheels & tiresC
19987600Body, doors & structureF
19971701Fuel systemF
19965101Body, doors & structureC
19951200Transmission & drivetrainB
19940100-A
19931300Wheels & tiresC
19920200-B
19913200Equipment & accessoriesC

Most common Eagle problems

Jayco Eagle recalls 52

Equipment: labels

18V073000461 vehicles affected

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Eagle EA, EB, ED travel trailers. The Federal Labels and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may incorrectly list the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 11,750lbs, when the actual GVWR is...

Latest Eagle complaints

2008 Jayco EagleOther & unknown

During suspension inspection found major cracking in frame. Trailer repair shop called it "catastrophic failure of the frame". Cracking started from the support gussets welded to the frame mid span in six locations that support the channel that the spring shackles bolt to. Suspect fatigue in the frame web due to a lack of cross bracing from the manufacturer.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11098317
2009 Jayco EagleElectrical systemFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jayco eagle fifth wheel. While the vehicle was connected to 120 volt power supply, the its-50r automatic failed melting numerous wires within the transfer switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed the vehicle was in need of a transfer switch replacement. The vin was not included in nhtsa campagn number: 12v347000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There was no mileage. Updated 06/15/16*lj *tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10852246
2014 Jayco EagleSuspension

Rear center bolt on leaf spring was not tight and came off. All 4 center bolts were installed wrong, instead of going up thru the springs they went down thru and the nuts were on the all axle side of the springs.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10733374
2013 Jayco EagleWheels & tires

We were traveling southbound on highway il45 in southern illinois when our driver's side rear tire on our fifth wheel camper blew out. It caused not only a blown tire, but also caused the stabilizer bars to break. When speaking to several very knowledgeable 5th wheel owners and tire service dealers, we have learned that the tires put on our camper had barely met u.S. Load/weight standards. There have been numerous complaints about the "power king" brand (cheap, made in china), that were put on our camper. The...

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jayco eagle is a very heavy camper, thus needing heavy duty tires, not the light-weight tires that were came with the camper. If we had been going any faster, in a construction zone, or a high-traffic area, a blowout could have been disastrous! We would like jayco to do right by their customers and replace these defective tires!

Filed Incident WheelsNHTSA 10730599
2010 Jayco EagleBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jayco eagle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13e039000 (equipment, latches/locks/linkages); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 03/30/15*lj updated 6/24/2015 *js

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkages · EquipmentNHTSA 10676950
2010 Jayco EagleWheels & tires

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jayco eagle recreational vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size st/235/aor16 (na). While driving 60 mph, the front passenger side tire blew out. The tires were replaced by an independent mechanic. The dot number and vin were unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 54,000. The tire failure mileage was 4,000.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10626115

Questions about the Jayco Eagle

Which Jayco Eagle years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2000 (8), 1998 (7), 1996 (5). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1997 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Jayco Eagle years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1994, 2012, 2008 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Eagle years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Jayco Eagle problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (15), body, doors & structure (8), equipment & accessories (6) most often.

How many recalls does the Jayco Eagle have?

NHTSA lists 52 recalls across all Jayco Eagle model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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