2006 Jayco SenecaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Jayco Seneca, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-746 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 21, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Jayco Seneca has problems

4 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
Engine and engine cooling30
Structure10
Trailer hitches10

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

4 recalls

2006 Jayco Seneca 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

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 08V-207 · May 6, 2008 · 1,265 vehicles

Risk. IF THE COPPER TUBE CRACKED, PRESSURIZED LP GAS MAY ESCAPE INTO THE COMPARTMENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 07V-005 · Jan 4, 2007 · 1,271 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE MOTOR HOME WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

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

2006 vs. every other Seneca 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 Seneca median. How we score

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

What Seneca owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE TRAVELING DOWNHILL, OVERDRIVE OFF, JAKE BRAKE ON, BRAKE APPLIED, WHEN TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED, HEARD LOUD BANG AND SAW BLACK PIECES BOUNCE OFF THE ROAD AND UP PAST DRIVER'S WINDOW. STOPPED VEHICLE AND FOUND HOLES IN FAN SHROUD, COOLANT DRAINING ON ROAD, HOLE IN FIBERGLASS HOOD, AND BLACK…
Complaint 10354812 · Sep 10, 2010 · 24,500 miles
ENGINE SHUT DOWN AFTER SHUTDOWN WARNING ALARM ENGAGED. NO RUNNING ISSUES UP TO THIS POINT. VEHICLE TOWED TO CHEVY MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK CENTER. NOTHING FOUND WRONG. *TR
Complaint 10212460 · Dec 20, 2007 · 9,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAYCO SENECA HD 35GS MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN FRAME WELDS HAVE BEEN SPLICED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DOG-TRACK. THE SLIDES ARE NOT CLOSING CORRECTLY AND DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES ARE ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS LEFT BLACK SMUT ON THE WALLS OF…
Complaint 10196216 · Jul 12, 2007 · 4,800 miles

Own a 2006 Seneca?

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