repaired · 2023 Q2
Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel PinnacleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 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 April 27, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Structure
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle 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.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
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
2020 vs. every other Pinnacle 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 Pinnacle median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Pinnacle owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Jayco pinnacle 37mdqs, frame crack issues. Contacted Jayco while still under the 3-year structural warranty. Jayco stated, there was nothing they could do and sorry for the problem. Lippert frames are the issue and trailer is parked until it’s able to be fixed. Insurance won’t cover it due to being…
Frame failure on my Jayco Pinnacle 36 5th wheel RV is the issue. The frame welds have cracked where the front overhangs and the pin box attaches to the truck pulling the 5th wheel thus causing outer cracking of the exterior fiberglass. The steel used in the frame does not stand up to the flexing as…
The body is cracking and we are concerned that it is being caused by a frame problem. We contacted Jayco when we noticed the crack and they basically told us that sorry for the crack but you are out of warranty and we can’t help you. They are 100% aware of these issues and should be fixed at their…
Own a 2020 Pinnacle?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.