2007 Jayco SenecaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2007 Jayco Seneca, 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.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 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
Electrical system21
Service brakes10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension10

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

4 recalls

2007 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

2007 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 2007 JAYCO SENECA MOTOR-HOME WAS LEFT AT AN ARIZONA DEALER FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS. WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP AND APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AFTER I DROPPED IT OFF THE MOTOR-HOME STARTED ON FIRE WHILE TURNED OFF AND PARKED. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT A MAIN WIRING HARNESS IN THE REAR BATTERY…
Complaint 10224228 · Apr 11, 2008 · 16,000 miles
11/13/ 2007 GAUGES BEGAN TO LIGHT UP OR NOT WORK. CONDITION HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE, LEADING TO THE POWER TRAIN FUSE TO BLOW WHILE DRIVING, LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING AND LITTLE BRAKES. THE CLUSTER GOES, I ONLY HAVE THE SPEEDOMETER WORKING, WHICH AFFECTS MY EXHAUST BRAKES AND MY ELECTRIC…
Complaint 10221813 · Mar 19, 2008 · 13,000 miles

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