Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle Problems by Year
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle, across 11 model years (2015–2025). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (14). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Pinnacle year: 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Pinnacle: 14 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2020 Pinnacle: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 Pinnacle: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2018 Pinnacle: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2025 Pinnacle: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2015 Pinnacle: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 16 | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pinnacle | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2024 Pinnacle | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Pinnacle | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Pinnacle | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 Pinnacle | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2020 Pinnacle | 5 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2019 Pinnacle | 3 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2018 Pinnacle | 1 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2017 Pinnacle | 14 | 2 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Pinnacle | 2 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 Pinnacle | 2 | 2 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2017 (14) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Pinnacle year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle?
Suspension, with 16 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.