Jayco JAY Flight Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 2, 2019 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Jayco JAY Flight, across 14 model years (2002–2017). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.

Peak: 2003, with 3 complaints
2002: 0200202003: 3200332004: 2200422005: 0200502006: 0200602007: 3200732008: 1200812009: 0200902010: 0201002011: 1201112012: 3201232013: 0201302014: 0201402017: 020170

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Jayco JAY Flight years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No JAY Flight model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2012 JAY Flight: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2007 JAY Flight: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2003 JAY Flight: 3 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2008 JAY Flight: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2011 JAY Flight: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
  3. 2004 JAY Flight: 2 complaints, 1 recall

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 JAY Flight problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Equipment430
Structure430
Tires220
Electrical System110
Latches/locks/linkages110
Service Brakes, Electric110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Trailer Hitches110

All Jayco JAY Flight model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2017 JAY Flight00——
2014 JAY Flight03——
2013 JAY Flight03——
2012 JAY Flight33—Equipment
2011 JAY Flight13—Electrical System
2010 JAY Flight01——
2009 JAY Flight01——
2008 JAY Flight11—Unknown or Other
2007 JAY Flight32—Equipment
2006 JAY Flight02——
2005 JAY Flight01——
2004 JAY Flight21—Structure
2003 JAY Flight32—Equipment
2002 JAY Flight02——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Jayco JAY Flight years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (3), 2007 (3), 2003 (3). 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 JAY Flight?

Equipment, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Jayco JAY Flight have?

11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.