2002 Jayco Quest FW Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 15, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Quest FW years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Jayco Quest FW. That is the most of any Quest FW model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Jayco Quest FW problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure2
Trailer Hitches1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure2100%———
Trailer Hitches150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 1 complaints
2003: 1200312005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Jayco Quest FW recalls (1)

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Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assemblyDec 3, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V334000 · 719 vehicles

Problem: On certain 5th wheels, in excess towing conditions, stress cracks can begin to occur at the connecting point between the pin box side plate and the pin box rear tube causing a potential tearing of the pin box side plates and the rear pin box tube.

Risk: This could result in the unit being partially or fully detached from the tow vehicle, which resulting potential property damage or injury.

Fix: Dealers will reinforce the pin box connecting point. Owner notification began during january 2003. 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 1-877-825-4782.

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.

(1) normal towing. (2) welding failure & metal frame tearing. (3) addition of tube steel support to underside of frame and pin box. Reinforcement of welds. Jayco recall campaign #9901045 approved by nhtsa. This problem fix (recall) reduces needed towing clearance and will make towing dangerous on…

Trailer Hitches · received Jan 15, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10106388

The pin box separated from the fifth wheel trailer frame (recall 9901045). *ak *nlm

Structure · received Apr 8, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10015014

Other Jayco Quest FW years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200221
2000 Quest FW21

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jayco Quest FW?

Owners most often report structure, trailer hitches problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Jayco Quest FW?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2002 Jayco Quest FW a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Quest FW model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.