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2013 Jayco Eagle PremierProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 Jayco Eagle Premier, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-266 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 17%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Jayco Eagle Premier 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
Tires20

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

5 recalls

2013 Jayco Eagle Premier 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.

17%repaired · 2016 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-266 · May 7, 2015 · 2,747 vehicles · 455 repaired

Risk. If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2015 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 14V-196 · Apr 16, 2014 · 192 vehicles · 107 repaired

Risk. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 13V-168 · Apr 30, 2013 · 2,491 vehicles

Risk. If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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

2013 vs. every other Eagle Premier 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 Premier median. How we score

'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Eagle Premier owners report

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

POWER KING TOW MAX 235 80 16 TIRES LESS THAN 3000 MILES CAME NEW ON 2013 JAYCO EAGLE PREMIER 351 RLTS. FIRST TIRE BLEW OUT 60 MILES INTO TRIP. 30 MILES LATER WAS TOLD TO PULL OVER BY TRUCKER PASSING US AND HAD ONE TIRE FLAT WITH 8 INCH CHUNK MISSING AND THE REAR TIRE SAME SIDE HAD A 8INCH BUBBLE…
Complaint 10724950 · Jun 12, 2015 · 3,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A JAYCO EAGLE PREMIER FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH TOWMAX STR POWERKING (NA) TIRES, SIZE ST235/80R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES…
Complaint 10723487 · Jun 4, 2015 · 10,000 miles

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