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2018 Jayco AlanteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Jayco Alante, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-270 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 53%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kVisibility/wiper, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Jayco Alante has problems

2 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
Visibility/wiper20
Structure10

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

4 recalls

2018 Jayco Alante 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.

53%repaired · 2021 Q1

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 19V-270 · Apr 2, 2019 · 4,519 vehicles · 2,392 repaired

Risk. If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2020 Q3

Suspension

Recall 18V-570 · Aug 30, 2018 · 327 vehicles · 245 repaired

Risk. The leaking hydraulic fluid leak may spray onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2020 Q4

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 18V-297 · May 4, 2018 · 998 vehicles · 776 repaired

Risk. Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other Alante 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 Alante median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Alante owners report

Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Driving when I heard a loud whisling, I check the driver side window but it was closed. I open and closed to ensure it wasn't the driver's side window. I pulled over at the next rest area and found the windshield has slipped out of the gasket. I drove very slow on the access road to get home. I…
Complaint 11437622 · Oct 21, 2021
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLAMS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD AND IS DAMAGING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN EXCEEDING 36 MPH. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAYS SPEEDS. PLUS THE WINDSHIELD IS BEING DAMAGED AND THE INTEGRITY OF WINDSHIELD MAY…
Complaint 11289342 · Dec 16, 2019 · 3,000 miles

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