1995 Jayco Designer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 26, 2015 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Designer years
Not enough data 4th of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Jayco Designer. That ranks 4th out of 15 Designer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Jayco Designer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Equipment1
Structure1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System125%———
Equipment125%———
Structure125%———
Tires125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 1 complaints
1998: 1199812003: 1200312009: 1200912015: 120151

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Jayco Designer recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Vehicle speed controlAug 30, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V320000 · 6,285 vehicles

Problem: On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burning, and in an underhood fire.

Fix: Ford is conducting this recall (please see 06v286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

StructureMay 1, 1995 · NHTSA campaign 95V084000 · 676 vehicles

Problem: Staples were used to fasten the step box on the rear corners instead of screws.

Risk: The weight of a person stepping onto the step box could cause the step to break loose and possibly cause personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will install a support kit which consists of two angled brackets and additional screws to support the step box.

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.

My name [xxx] i am a fire fighter with mendon fire department we had a fire on 09/12/2015 do to refrigerator norcold according to the firemarshal's investigation. We just bought the trailer 08/27/2015 and on the night of 09/12/2015 about 1 am i woke up and looked out thewindow noticing a glowing it…

Electrical System · received Sep 26, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10777813

MY NAME IS BILL COMPTON AND I AM A DEPUTY WITH THE KENTUCKY FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE. I WAS DISPATCHED TO INVESTIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING A FIRE IN A 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. THE 5TH WHEEL CAMPER WAS JAYCO DESIGNER SERIES PRODUCED ON 4-21-95 WITH A VIN# INDICATIONS ARE THE FIRE STARTED IN THE…

Equipment · received Dec 1, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10294202

Three tires had blown out in the last year. The most recent blow out was on 7/04/2003. Front and rear driver side tire blew out while driving due to tread separation. *ak *ph *jb

Tires · received Aug 15, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10027047

The 5th wheel trailer exterior fiberglass sidings are coming apart where the siding may fall off which may cause an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. *ak

Structure · received Jul 8, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 825139

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Jayco Designer?

Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Jayco Designer?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Jayco Designer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Designer model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.