2018 Jayco Alante Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alante years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Jayco Alante. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Alante model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,000 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 2018 Jayco Alante 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 100% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Jayco Alante recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Precept, 2016-2019 Alante and 2019 Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis. The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring.
Risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903432.
Suspension
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante vehicles. The leveling system hydraulic hoses may become damaged due to their location, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Risk: The leaking hydraulic fluid leak may spray onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the location of hoses and replace any damaged hoses, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903407.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper module with a new relay pack, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903378.
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.
Driving when I heard a loud whisling, I check the driver side window but it was closed. I open and closed to ensure it wasn't the driver's side window. I pulled over at the next rest area and found the windshield has slipped out of the gasket. I drove very slow on the access road to get home. I…
The windshield wiper on the driver's side slams across the windshield and is damaging the windshield when exceeding 36 mph. This is a dangerous situation when at highway speeds and not being able to maintain highways speeds. Plus the windshield is being damaged and the integrity of windshield may…
Other Jayco Alante years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Alante | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 Alante | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Alante | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 Alante | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Alante | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 Alante | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 Alante | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 Alante | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Jayco Alante?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jayco Alante?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Jayco Alante a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alante model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.