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2002-2003 · 2 model years
Jayco Kiwi Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Jayco Kiwi across 2 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Kiwi 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 Kiwi problems
Jayco Kiwi recalls 2
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 Kiwi complaints
Tl* - the contact stated that the 2003 jayco kiwi had rust forming around the rim of all 4 tires. Rust was the entire wheel and the valve stem. The manufacturer was informed of the situation ,and the contact was told that the trailer was out of warranty and the repair costs would not be covered. He was concerned that when he took the trailer on the road the wheels could crack around the lugs:nuts. *Ak
Converter in jayco kiwi 2002 went bad and we had lights, radio/cd player,and lp detector ruined when too many volts were being sent to this equipment. When we walked into the trailer we smelled an electrical smell and then noticed smoke coming from a panel on the wall. After testing voltage being put out by converter it was determined it was sending 40 volts to 12 volt equipment. There was no safety device on this converter to prevent this from "frying" our equipment that was using 12 volts and if we had not...
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walked in when we did ,there could have been a fire. We have installed a new converter which has a safety on it to prevent this type of thing from happening. This should be required when manufacturing. We have old converter, radio/cd player and lp detector. We have also replaced the lp detector ,but have not priced a new radio yet.
Questions about the Jayco Kiwi
Which Jayco Kiwi years have the most problems?
What are the most common Jayco Kiwi problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Jayco Kiwi have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Jayco Kiwi 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