Jayco Redhawk Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 4, 2025 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Jayco Redhawk, across 11 model years (2013–2023). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is steering.

Peak: 2021, with 5 complaints
2013: 0201302014: 0201402015: 2201522016: 1201612017: 1201712018: 1201812019: 1201912020: 0202002021: 5202152022: 0202202023: 020230

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Jayco Redhawk years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2021 Redhawk: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2015 Redhawk: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2019 Redhawk: 1 complaint, 5 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2016 Redhawk: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
  2. 2017 Redhawk: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
  3. 2018 Redhawk: 1 complaint, 3 recalls

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 Redhawk problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Steering410
Structure330
Engine210
Air Bags110
Electrical System110
Equipment110
Service Brakes110
Suspension110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Jayco Redhawk model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2023 Redhawk02——
2022 Redhawk05——
2021 Redhawk53—Steering
2020 Redhawk05——
2019 Redhawk15—Electrical System
2018 Redhawk13—Equipment
2017 Redhawk13—Structure
2016 Redhawk15—Unknown or Other
2015 Redhawk23—Air Bags
2014 Redhawk02——
2013 Redhawk02——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Jayco Redhawk years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (5), 2015 (2), 2019 (1). 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 Redhawk?

Steering, with 4 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Jayco Redhawk have?

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