2000 Jayco EagleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2000 Jayco Eagle, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Jayco Eagle has problems

8 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
Tires50
Air bags10
Equipment10
Seat belts10
Seats10
Structure10

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

5 recalls

2000 Jayco 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.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-382 · Nov 20, 2000 · 10,956 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF TRAILER BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Unknown or other

Recall 00V-089 · Mar 22, 2000 · 432 vehicles

Risk. IF A FIRE OCCURRED IN THE MOTOR HOME, THE PLEATED SHADES WOULD BURN AT AN ACCELERATED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 99V-287 · Feb 9, 2000 · 14,870 vehicles

Risk. THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK.

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

2000 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Eagle owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAYCO EAGLE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOOD RIDE TIRES, TIRE SIZE ST225/75R15. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO TIRE LINE NAME AFFIXED TO THE TIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE…
Complaint 10349551 · Aug 16, 2010 · 6,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN THE TREAD ON A FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S (225/75R16) PARTIALLY SEPARATED. THIS RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE (2000 JAYCO EAGLE RV). I AM TAKING THE RV TO A REPAIR SHOP LATER THIS WEEK BUT WOULD ESTIMATE THE DAMAGE IN THE…
Complaint 10127708 · Jul 6, 2005 · 35,900 miles
TREAD SEPARATIONS ON 2 FIRESTONE 225 X 75R16 STEELTEX (LOAD RANGE E)R4 MOTORHOME TIRES WITH 23,000 MILES. I WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH ON US HIGHWAY 12 IN NORTHERN IDAHO. FIRESTONE NATIONAL DENIED ADJUSTMENT CLAIMING LOW TIRE PRESSURE DETERMINED BY INSPECTION. TIRES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INFLATED TO 80# PRIOR…
Complaint 10043327 · Oct 21, 2003 · 23,000 miles

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