Jayco Eagle Problems by Year
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls on file for the Jayco Eagle, across 19 model years (1995–2014). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Jayco Eagle years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Eagle model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Eagle: 8 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1998 Eagle: 7 complaints, 6 recalls
- 1999 Eagle: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Eagle: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 1997 Eagle: 1 complaint, 7 recalls
- 2002 Eagle: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jayco Eagle problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Jayco Eagle model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Eagle | 1 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2013 Eagle | 2 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2012 Eagle | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Eagle | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2010 Eagle | 2 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2009 Eagle | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Eagle | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2007 Eagle | 2 | 3 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 2005 Eagle | 1 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2004 Eagle | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2003 Eagle | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2002 Eagle | 1 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2001 Eagle | 2 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2000 Eagle | 8 | 5 | — | Tires | |
| 1999 Eagle | 5 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 1998 Eagle | 7 | 6 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 1997 Eagle | 1 | 7 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1996 Eagle | 5 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 Eagle | 1 | 2 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jayco Eagle years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (8), 1998 (7), 1999 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jayco Eagle?
Tires, with 11 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Jayco Eagle have?
27 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.