2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Octane Sport Utility years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility. That is the most of any Octane Sport Utility model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility recalls (1)
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Electrical system
Problem: Jayco, Inc., (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2011 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, model year 2008-2011 Melbourne Class C motorhomes, and 2008-2010 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers manufactured from May 21, 2007, through September 10, 2010, equipped with Iota-brand transfer switches. These trailers may have an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This improper connection may lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch.
Risk: Overheating and melting of the transfer switch increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2012. Owners may contact 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jayco octane trailer. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, he smelled a strong burning rubber odor. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact noticed damages within the lee spring and inner fender well. The vehicle resumed in…
Other Jayco Octane Sport Utility years
← 2008 Octane Sport Utility · 2010 Octane Sport Utility →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Octane Sport Utility | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Octane Sport Utility | 0 | 1 |
See all Jayco Octane Sport Utility problems by year, every Jayco model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Jayco Octane Sport Utility a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Octane Sport Utility model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.