2001 Jayco Eagle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eagle years
- Not enough data 5th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jayco Eagle. That ranks 5th out of 19 Eagle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 11,000 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 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Jayco Eagle 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.
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.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated on a recent camping trip after hitting a dip in the highway, the tire collided with the frame causing the wheel to skid resulting in the tire blowing. The contact expressed there is only 3/16" clearing in the front and the back for the wheel to go within the frame area. The…
The vehicle was taken to the rv dealer to put air in the tires. The mechanic noticed the rear right springs had cut the liquefied propane line. Could cause a fire. The consumer put a temporary fix on the lp line. Should be a factory recall to fix and relocate the lp line. *ak *cb *jb
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 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 Eagle | 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 2001 Jayco Eagle?
Owners most often report suspension, wheels problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Jayco Eagle?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.