1998 Jayco Eagle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eagle years
- Not enough data 2nd of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Jayco Eagle. That ranks 2nd out of 19 Eagle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (2 complaints, 29%). There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 33,512 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Jayco Eagle recalls (6)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: folding campers. A flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.
Risk: This could result in a loss of trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
Risk: This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Fix: Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
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.
Structure:body
Problem: Vehicle description: travel trailers. A spacer tube on the frame was omitted. This spacer tube allows adequate clearance between the tire and wheel well.
Risk: The tire could be damaged and/or blow out from contact with the wheel well increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will install a dexter axle kit which will reverse the spring orientation to gain the clearance needed.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
Risk: A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tire puncture (PE99043) — opened Jun 25, 1999, closed Nov 8, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt: the consumer owned a 1998 jayco 5th wheel eagle series. He purchased the vehicle second hand. The front panel separated. While driving 60 mph. The entire driver's side panel peeled back. There was a separation from the fiberglassand the wood. The consumer called jayco, and they told him it had…
The right rear and left rear tire experienced tread separation while traveling at 50 mph. Good year wrangler xt size lt25575/r16e. *jb prior to the incident, both tires were mounted on the rear of the dual axle. (one on left and one also on the right) (motorhome) *scc *jb
A defect inside of the suspension shock absorbers caused tires to blow out. Motorhome was totaled, and rear tires blew out. *ak
Staples and bolges are seen with the naked on the outer panel of trailer. *ak
Seat belt 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 | 7 | 6 |
| 1997 Eagle | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 Eagle | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 Eagle | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jayco Eagle?
Owners most often report seat belts, structure, equipment problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jayco Eagle?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.