2020 Jayco Alante Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alante years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jayco Alante. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Alante model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 852 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Jayco Alante recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco Alante, Precept, Greyhawk, Redhawk, Entegra Esteem, and Odyssey motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-617-776-0344. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903566.
Engine
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jayco Alante, Precept, Entegra Vision, 2021 Jayco Precept Prestige, Entegra Vision XL, and Emblem motorhomes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The engine covers may not contain sufficient heat insulation, causing the interior surface temperatures to be excessive.
Risk: Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional insulation insert, and a foam seal on the outer edge of the cover, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903527.
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Motorized Alante, Greyhawk, Melbourne, Precept, Redhawk, Seneca, Accolade, Emblem, Esteem, Odyssey, Qwest, and Vision 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.
Our Alante's front reading lights and dome light over the bunk quit working. We found a blown fuse, new fuse blows immediately. Repair shop found wires crimped, chafed, some cut clean through by rubbing on fiberglass structure. Problem is a manufacturing defect. The installer routed the wires…
After delivery of the new vehicle is was determined that the vehicle pulls to the right and was hard to steer. Toe and caster alignment were found out of specification and the steering wheel alignment was two splines off. Neither ford or jayco will honor a warranty claim. Ford says their chassis…
Other Jayco Alante years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Alante | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 Alante | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Alante | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 Alante | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 Alante | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 Alante | 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 2020 Jayco Alante?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Jayco Alante?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.