2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eagle years
- Not enough data 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle. That ranks 3rd out of 14 Eagle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 100 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Jay Flight SLX, Eagle, White Hawk, and Octane travel trailers manufactured January 5, 2016, to July 18, 2016, equipped with a Sway Command anti-sway system. When connected to certain tow vehicles that have an integrated brake controller, and after the anti-sway system has applied the trailer brakes in response to a sway event, the trailer brakes may no longer function to slow or stop the trailer.
Risk: A loss of trailer brakes may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Sway Command system from the affected travel trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901308.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Eagle Half Ton fifth wheels and Eagle travel trailers manufactured April 8, 2015, to February 19, 2016. In the affected trailers, the positive cable (B+) connecting the battery box to the roof-mounted solar panel preparation package may not be protected by a circuit breaker.
Risk: Without circuit protection, the wire may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will tie the unprotected circuit into a 30amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901286.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Eagle Half Ton (HT) fifth wheel trailers manufactured May 19, 2015, to October 8, 2015. The affected vehicles do not have warning labels on the towing hitch to identify the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for towing, maximum tongue weight and towing vehicle braking information.
Risk: A vehicle operator could unknowingly overload the trailer, which may result in tire or axle failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will apply the proper warning label, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901265.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Eagle FW WB trailers manufactured April 20, 2015, to April 21, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901238.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I noticed a crack in my trailer rim. It has 2 spikes that are cracked completely through. I then inspected my other 3 tires and found 3 other spikes on another tire. I immediately put on a spare and drove to a tire shop to get another trailer wheel. The manufacturer of the wheel is hispec. They are…
The wiring for the electric brakes were routed over and wrapped around the springs. The wires were wrapped tight enough that there was no slack in the wiring. This condition would eventually lead to the wires shorting out causing a failure in the trailer's braking system and possibly tow vehicle's…
Other Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Eagle | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Eagle | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Eagle | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Eagle | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 Eagle | 9 | 3 |
| 2019 Eagle | 4 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 Eagle | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Eagle | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Eagle | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Eagle | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle?
Owners most often report service brakes, wheels problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eagle model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.