2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pinnacle years
- Not enough data 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle. That ranks 6th out of 11 Pinnacle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 800 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and 2019-2020 Eagle HTX travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:tank assembly
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Eagle, Eagle HT, NorthPoint, Pinnacle, Talon and Seismic fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The strap that secures the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle may separate from its buckle and no longer secure the propane tank.
Risk: An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new strap that has the correct crimping, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901385.
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.
Tires are hitting underside of unit. Manufacturer will upgrade from 7 000 lb springs to 8,000 lb springs but refuses to upgrade axles from 7,000 to 8,000 lb. *dt *dt carfax cannot process this request. *jb *bf *jb
Other Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle years
← 2017 Pinnacle · 2019 Pinnacle →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pinnacle | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Pinnacle | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Pinnacle | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Pinnacle | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Pinnacle | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 Pinnacle | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Pinnacle | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Pinnacle | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 Pinnacle | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Pinnacle | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pinnacle model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.