2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,718miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Eagle, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,718 miles.
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 contact owns a 2017 jayco Eagle. While the vehicle was parked, the welding of the front jack to the frame fractured. The failure caused the front end of the trailer to drop without warning. The trailer was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 436.”
NHTSA complaint #10967168, filed 2017-03, 436 miles“The contact owns a 2017 jayco Eagle ht28.5rsts. While driving 55 MPH, the passenger side began to expand, which enlarged the trailer. The contact pulled over and activated the button to have the trailer retract; however, it took a few attempts before it successfully retracted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11010287, filed 2017-07, 3,000 miles“Through normal use of the jayco Eagle ht 27.5rlts, the sidewall trim piece began to start separating from the sidewall when the weight of the unit was on the pin-box. Jayco is well aware of this particular issue as well as the underlying cause. The underlying issue is the fact that they used sheet metal screws instead of 'structural' screws during the manufacturing process to secure the sidewalls to the frame. The complete failure of these sheet metal screws allowed the sidewalls to float above the frame. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349994, filed 2020-08Related 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…
- 10165142Aug 20, 2019Compartment door may be too narrow - add door shim
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 22% |
| 2017 | 3 | 50% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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