2008 Jayco SenecaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2008 Jayco Seneca, most often about the structure. 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 2008 Jayco Seneca has problems

3 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
Structure20
Electrical system10

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

4 recalls

2008 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

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

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 →

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 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

'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Seneca owners report

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

I HAVE A 2008 JAYCO 36M MOTORHOME. I HAVE FOUND A FLAW IN THE WAY THIS MOTORHOME WAS BUILT. THE 80 LB PROPANE TANK IS WITHIN 6 IN OF THE REAR TIRE WITH NO PROTECTION BETWEEN. WHEN YOU GET A BLOW OUT WHICH I HAVE THE TIRE WRAPS AROUND THE TANK AND CAN AND IN FACT DID RIP OFF THE MAIN LINE BY…
Complaint 10882462 · Jul 4, 2016 · 30,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAYCO SENECA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE AWNING FUNCTIONED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…
Complaint 10853979 · Apr 7, 2016 · 32,000 miles

Own a 2008 Seneca?

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