2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pinnacle years
- Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle. That ranks 2nd out of 11 Pinnacle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 80%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 80% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 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.
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Towable Eagle, Eagle HT, JayFlight, NorthPoint, Octane, Pinnacle, Seismic, and Talon recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901508.
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.
Jayco pinnacle 37mdqs, frame crack issues. Contacted Jayco while still under the 3-year structural warranty. Jayco stated, there was nothing they could do and sorry for the problem. Lippert frames are the issue and trailer is parked until itâs able to be fixed. Insurance wonât cover it due to…
Frame failure on my Jayco Pinnacle 36 5th wheel RV is the issue. The frame welds have cracked where the front overhangs and the pin box attaches to the truck pulling the 5th wheel thus causing outer cracking of the exterior fiberglass. The steel used in the frame does not stand up to the flexing as…
The body is cracking and we are concerned that it is being caused by a frame problem. We contacted Jayco when we noticed the crack and they basically told us that sorry for the crack but you are out of warranty and we canât help you. They are 100% aware of these issues and should be fixed at…
The frame failure on this Jayco Pinnacle 36 ssws 5th wheel RV is an issue across all company product lines where Grand Design is the most talked about on You Tube. Essentially, the frame welds crack and/or the frame itself cracks usually on the front overhang where the pin box attaches to the truck…
My RV, 2020 Jayco Pinnacle, had to have new tires replaced after <12K miles due to bad axles, Dexter # 133178799. The new tires were replaced only to have the same wear patterns after 2,400 miles. I contacted Dexter & was offered one new axle (two are required) as a goodwill offer; not recognizing…
Other Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle years
← 2019 Pinnacle · 2021 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 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Pinnacle | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 Pinnacle | 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 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 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 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.