2000 Jayco Eagle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eagle years
- Not enough data 1st of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jayco Eagle. That is the most of any Eagle model year in the database (19 years). The most reported problem area is tires (5 complaints, 63%), typically at around 23,000 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 63% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Jayco Eagle recalls (5)
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.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: certain motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will repair the seat belts. Owner notification began october 23, 2000. 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 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.
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.
Unknown or other
Problem: Vehicle description: mini motor homes. Certain pleated shades failed the requirements of fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Risk: If a fire occurred in the motor home, the pleated shades would burn at an accelerated rate, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pleated shades on these motor homes.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jayco eagle trailer. The vehicle was equipped with good ride tires, tire size st225/75r15. The contact stated there was no tire line name affixed to the tire. While driving approximately 55 mph, there was an excessive vibration. The contact pulled over to the side of the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jayco eagle. The air bag sensor has been replaced twice, but currently needs to be replaced a third time. The first two times the sensor was replaced under warranty, but this third repair will be at the contact's expense. The air bag sensor module was also lubed and reset…
I was driving on the highway at 55 mph when the tread on a firestone steeltex r4s (225/75r16) partially separated. This resulted in significant damage to the underside of the vehicle (2000 jayco eagle rv). I am taking the rv to a repair shop later this week but would estimate the damage in the…
Dt: the tread came off the tire around 28,000 miles, tire was up to pressure, but did about 3000.00 to motorhome. *ak
Tread separations on 2 firestone 225 x 75r16 steeltex (load range e)r4 motorhome tires with 23,000 miles. I was traveling 50 mph on us highway 12 in northern idaho. Firestone national denied adjustment claiming low tire pressure determined by inspection. Tires have always been inflated to 80# prior…
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 | 8 | 5 |
| 1999 Eagle | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 Eagle | 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 2000 Jayco Eagle?
Owners most often report tires, air bags, equipment problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Jayco Eagle?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.