- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- The risk
- Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.
- The fix
- Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Jayco Eagle Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2000 Jayco Eagle with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (5) and the seats & seat belts (2). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in August 2006 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1999 has 5 and the 2001 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Eagle year, for its age
#216 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Jayco Eagle problems
Share of all 8 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Jayco Eagle recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
- The risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair the seat belts. Owner notification began october 23, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-219-825-5861 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: folding campers. A flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.
- The risk
- This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL ADD A CLAMP TO THE BRAKE HOSE.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: mini motor homes. Certain pleated shades failed the requirements of fmvss no. 302, "Flammability of interior materials."
- The risk
- If a fire occurred in the motor home, the pleated shades would burn at an accelerated rate, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the pleated shades on these motor homes.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
- The risk
- This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
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8 complaints about the 2000 Jayco Eagle
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jayco eagle trailer. The vehicle was equipped with good ride tires, tire size st225/75r15. The contact stated there was no tire line name affixed to the tire. While driving approximately 55 mph, there was an excessive vibration. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and detected the front driver side tire exhibited tread separation and belt breakage. The tire was replaced with the spare tire. A week later, the contact detected the front passenger's side tire exhibited the identical defects. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire shop and both tires were replaced. The tire failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 11/11/10 *bf updated 11/18/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jayco eagle. The air bag sensor has been replaced twice, but currently needs to be replaced a third time. The first two times the sensor was replaced under warranty, but this third repair will be at the contact's expense. The air bag sensor module was also lubed and reset twice. He was informed by a ford manager that moisture and corrosion were the causes of the failure. The current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 9,000. Updated 07/07/08. *Lj the consumer had problems with the seatbelt and pretensioner. Updated *jb
I was driving on the highway at 55 mph when the tread on a firestone steeltex r4s (225/75r16) partially separated. This resulted in significant damage to the underside of the vehicle (2000 jayco eagle rv). I am taking the rv to a repair shop later this week but would estimate the damage in the range of a few to several thousand dollars. A spare tire was used to replace the defective tire. I have the defective tire.
Dt: the tread came off the tire around 28,000 miles, tire was up to pressure, but did about 3000.00 To motorhome. *Ak
Tread separations on 2 firestone 225 x 75r16 steeltex (load range e)r4 motorhome tires with 23,000 miles. I was traveling 50 mph on us highway 12 in northern idaho. Firestone national denied adjustment claiming low tire pressure determined by inspection. Tires have always been inflated to 80# prior to every trip. Motorhome was weighed and within load range. *La
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the rear driver side tire blew out causing the consumer to pull over. Size#lt2257516 dealer notified. Mrthis vehicle has experienced six rear tire blowouts. *Jg
The driver and passenger seats installed by jayco in the eagle model 232u motor home are a safety hazard, seat backs are so low (23 inches high) that anyone over five feet tall would suffer extensive neck injury if airbags deployed.
The consumer had raised the roof about 3/4 of the way when the main cable snapped, caving in the roof, the drain hose on the sink fell off resulting in puddles of water building up under the cabinet, the eletrical outlet inside the storage space (table bench was falling off, the camper was very unstable, the consumers found that the camper was not installed with front stabilizing jacks and was later told that they were optional equipment, the consumer feels the jacks should be standard jayco eagle pop-up 10sg). Nlm
Jayco Eagle: every year compared
All Eagle years2000 Jayco Eagle vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Jayco Eagle | 8 | 5 | D | |
| 2000 Jayco Jayco | 6 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Jayco Designer | 5 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Jayco JB Kiwi | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Jayco Designer TT | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Jayco Designer MH | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2000 Jayco Eagle
Does the 2000 Jayco Eagle have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Jayco Eagle: vehicle speed control (August 2006); buckle assembly (April 2001); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (November 2000); unknown or other (March 2000) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jayco Eagle?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (5), seats & seat belts (2), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Jayco Eagle had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 27, 2001 and the latest on August 16, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Jayco Eagle a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Jayco Eagle year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jayco Eagle years have the most complaints?
2000 (8), 1998 (7), 1996 (5). See every Jayco Eagle year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Jayco Eagle has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data