2019 Jayco Fifth Wheel EagleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2019 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-425 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 12, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure41
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2019 Jayco Fifth Wheel Eagle recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

35%repaired · 2023 Q3

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 21V-685 · Sep 2, 2021 · 29,825 vehicles · 10,424 repaired

Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

26%repaired · 2023 Q2

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 21V-425 · Jun 4, 2021 · 87,649 vehicles · 23,115 repaired

Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

49%repaired · 2021 Q3

Equipment

Recall 19V-700 · Oct 3, 2019 · 637 vehicles · 311 repaired

Risk. If the range does not properly vent outside, it can cause a build up of carbon monoxide inside the trailer, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2020 Q3

Lpg systems: tank assembly

Recall 18V-364 · Jun 1, 2018 · 612 vehicles · 408 repaired

Risk. An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jayco Fifth Wheel.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Eagle year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eagle median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Eagle owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The welding job and the weak, inferior metal used to stabilize the the axels is faulty. We had an eight foot piece of iron fall off on the highway at 60mpg and nearly caused a massive pile up accident on top of damage to our 5th wheel, also making it nearly impossible to drive until we could find a…
Complaint 11630461 · Dec 12, 2024
While inspecting our recently purchased 5th wheel RV I noticed that the left front tire makes contact at times with a frame outrigger. The other three tires do not have an outrigger over them. I have contacted the local dealership, Big Sky RV who did not reply. I then contacted Jayco who pushed me…
Complaint 11465554 · May 21, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Jayco Eagle. The contact stated that the trailer was rocking a bit intermittently while driving approximately 55 MPH. The contact stated that the trailer was taken home and he noticed that the subframe underneath had fractured. The contact took the trailer to the dealer who…
Complaint 11438563 · Oct 28, 2021 · 6,000 miles

Own a 2019 Eagle?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.