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2003-2006 · 4 model years
Jayco Escapade Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Jayco Escapade across 4 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Escapade 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.
Most common Escapade problems
Jayco Escapade recalls 11
On certain motor homes built on chevrolet chassis, the safety belt buckles may not latch or unlatch.
Certain motor homes built on ford chassis may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
On certain motor homes built on chevrolet chassis and equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
Covers2005 Jayco Escapade
On certain motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition, combined with the configuration of the air induction...
On certain motor homes, the wire harness may have been routed too close to the exhaust tail pipe which may result in the cable melting and creating an electrical short.
Covers2006 Jayco Escapade
Certain motor homes may have u-joint retaining clips missing or not installed properly. If the retaining clips are not installed properly, the u-joint may become dislodged from the yoke and the drive shaft will become disconnected from the drive train.
On certain motor homes, the hitch receiver may have missing reinforcing plates. When a load is applied to the hitch, it may become partially detached from the frame if these plates are missing.
Certain motor homes built on chevrolet c3500 (express) cutaway chassis have a towing pigtail that will not show brake lights on the towed vehicle if hooked to the towing pigtail.
On certain motor homes the battery cable may have been routed too close to the exhaust manifold.
On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause...
Latest Escapade complaints
Was running propane heater; after 2-3 hour span the carbon monoxide detector went off. Continues to go off after 2-3 hours running propane heater. Does not go off when running generator or air conditioner; only with propane heater. *Tr
Purchased brand new rv, went "dry camping" (without utilities) within 1 week of possession; on generator, microwave lost lots of time, causing meals to burn, etc.; Over last 10 months dealership unsuccessfully replaced (they say) 3 times; rv mfg refusing since dec. To do more; told by generator mfg I have to pay "large sums" to find out what's wrong and get fixed then apply to rv mfg for warranty reimbursement -- not acceptable, frustrated, sick and tired of not being able to use brand new, expensive purchase. *Jb
Questions about the Jayco Escapade
Which Jayco Escapade years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2005 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Jayco Escapade problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Jayco Escapade have?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Jayco Escapade 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