2017 Jayco Seneca Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Seneca years
- Not enough data 6th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jayco Seneca. That ranks 6th out of 21 Seneca model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Jayco Seneca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Jayco Seneca recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer; equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Seneca Class C motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir may fail, allowing the components to contact the ground.
Risk: Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install an updated support bracket. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903529.
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.
The forward over cab section is separating from the primary house box because of extremely poor designed/engineered assembly process. The cheep screws used in production are breaking.
Issue 1. RV plumbing system poorly designed and installed allowing Grey-water tank damage and unsafe and unsanitary sewage leak. The Grey-water tank was not engineered with close enough tolerance in the mounting structure to prevent shifting during normal driving conditions allowing the tank to…
Other Jayco Seneca years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Seneca | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Seneca | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Seneca | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 Seneca | 3 | 5 |
| 2021 Seneca | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 Seneca | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 Seneca | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 Seneca | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Seneca | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Seneca | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 Seneca | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 Seneca | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Seneca | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Seneca | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Seneca | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Seneca | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Seneca | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 Seneca | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 Seneca | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 Seneca | 0 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Seneca?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Jayco Seneca?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Jayco Seneca a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Seneca model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.