1996 Jayco Eagle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eagle years
- Not enough data 3rd of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Jayco Eagle. That ranks 3rd out of 19 Eagle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Jayco Eagle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Jayco Eagle recalls (1)
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.
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.
We own a 1996 jayco eagle 244sl travel trailer. On the front of the trailer is a storage area which is made of abs plastic. Last year, we developed a crack in the lid for the storage area which is also made of abs plastic and a crack in the abs plastic whcih forms the storage area. All the cracks…
The rear part of the trailer caught fire without any warning. Cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information. *ak *yc
Metal retainer clip that holds the wiring is sharp and penetrates through the wiring, causing an electrical short/ vehicle to burn. Please give any further details. *ak
Slide out does not close evenly.
Lpg gas tank support failed.
Other Jayco Eagle years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Eagle | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Eagle | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 Eagle | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Eagle | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 Eagle | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Eagle | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Eagle | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Eagle | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 Eagle | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Eagle | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 Eagle | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 Eagle | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Eagle | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 Eagle | 8 | 5 |
| 1999 Eagle | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 Eagle | 7 | 6 |
| 1997 Eagle | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 Eagle | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Jayco Eagle?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Jayco Eagle?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Jayco Eagle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eagle model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.