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2008 Jayco DesignerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Jayco Designer, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-746 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 10%Owner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 10, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Jayco Designer 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
Electrical system22

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

4 recalls

2008 Jayco Designer 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.

10%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-746 · Nov 21, 2017 · 49,563 vehicles · 5,068 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 12V-347 · Jul 23, 2012 · 908 vehicles

Risk. An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 08V-300 · Jul 3, 2008 · 156 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CAP WAS TO FALL OFF THE BATTERY CHARGE LINE, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, CRASH, INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 08V-100 · Mar 5, 2008 · 106 vehicles

Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, 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

2008 vs. every other Designer 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 Designer median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Designer owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CONTACT STARTED TO SMELL THE BURNING OF PLASTIC. THE CONTACT OPENED THE BOTTOM STORAGE CAPSULE AND NOTICED THAT THE ELECTRICAL TRANSFER SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS…
Complaint 11415843 · May 10, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO DESIGNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IOTA TRANSFER SWITCH BURNED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE SWITCH BEFORE IT BURNED DOWN, BUT THE CONTACT DID LOOSE ALL POWER IN THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID…
Complaint 10522811 · Jul 2, 2013 · 300 miles

Own a 2008 Designer?

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