2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 80%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Jayco Fifth Wheel Pinnacle, 80% of the 5 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The body is cracking and we are concerned that it is being caused by a frame problem. We contacted Jayco when we noticed the crack and they basically told us that sorry for the crack but you are out of warranty and we can’t help you. They are 100% aware of these issues and should be fixed at their expense regardless of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11635523, filed 2025-01“Frame failure on my Jayco Pinnacle 36 5th wheel RV is the issue. The frame welds have cracked where the front overhangs and the pin box attaches to the truck pulling the 5th wheel thus causing outer cracking of the exterior fiberglass. The steel used in the frame does not stand up to the flexing as a result of moving down the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11643710, filed 2025-02“Jayco pinnacle 37mdqs, frame crack issues. Contacted Jayco while still under the 3-year structural warranty. Jayco stated, there was nothing they could do and sorry for the problem. Lippert frames are the issue and trailer is parked until it’s able to be fixed. Insurance won’t cover it due to being a known issue with frame mfr.”
NHTSA complaint #11657108, filed 2025-04“The frame failure on this Jayco Pinnacle 36 ssws 5th wheel RV is an issue across all company product lines where Grand Design is the most talked about on You Tube. Essentially, the frame welds crack and/or the frame itself cracks usually on the front overhang where the pin box attaches to the truck pulling the 5th wheel causing outer cracking of the exterior fiberglass. The frames are usually manufactured by Lippert. The steel used in the frame does not stand up to the flexing as a result of moving down the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11570190, filed 2024-02Related service bulletins
- 10208077Feb 10, 2022Standard Repair Instructions detailing how to repair a unit with a crack in the sidewall near the slideout.
- 10206827Jan 27, 2022(SRP) Standard repair procedure for crack forming at the front bottom corner of the off door side (ODS) or door side (DS) Front Slide Out on certain Jayco 5th wheel travel…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 80% |
| 2017 | 2 | 14% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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