1998 Jayco Designer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Designer years
- Not enough data 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Jayco Designer. That ranks 6th out of 15 Designer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is trailer hitches (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 19,000 miles. 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 1998 Jayco Designer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 100% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Jayco Designer recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
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.
Structure
Problem: Vehicle description: travel and fifth wheel trailers. The fasteners used on the underfloor can either come loose or pull through the underfloor causing portions or all of a section of underfloor to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If this occurred, the section could fall to the pavement, potentially causing a crash for following vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will add or replace fasteners. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jayco at 1-219-825-5861.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Vehicle description: mini motor homes. The routing of the wire loom in the engine is too close to the engine block.
Risk: Contact between the wire loom and the engine block can cause smoke and/or fire in the engine block area.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the wire away from the engine block.
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.
Consumer states that "the king pin hitch assembly was breaking loose and coming apart. The 6 inch sea channel across the front of the fifth wheel broke in half, down the center. The bedroom floor area dropped 4 inches." the manufacturer of the frame is providing no assistance. *nlm the king pin…
There was a crack in the front beam, which was caused by drilling to put other components into the vehicle. *ak the consumer states that the crack is a result of a too light channel iron and the drill hole combined, when the rv dealer installed a leland engineering extended hitch on a new short bed…
Other Jayco Designer years
← 1997 Designer · 1999 Designer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Designer | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 Designer | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Designer | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 Designer | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Designer | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Designer | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Designer | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Designer | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 Designer | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Designer | 5 | 5 |
| 1999 Designer | 6 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 Designer | 11 | 5 |
| 1996 Designer | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 Designer | 4 | 2 |
See all Jayco Designer problems by year, every Jayco model, or the VIN decoder.
Similar Jayco models
Embed this 1998 Jayco Designer badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jayco Designer?
Owners most often report trailer hitches, suspension problems. The top one, trailer hitches, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jayco Designer?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.