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1997 Jayco Designer Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
35,700miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Jayco Designer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1997 Jayco Designer. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and body and structure (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,700 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuses and circuit breakers filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Tires: “On sept.16,2002, I had a left front tire, firestone steeltex 225/75/16, tread separate from the steel belt. July 27th this year, two back duals, left side, seperated. Then on aug. 16th, 124 miles more, two more tires seperated. For as total of 5 tires with less than 19,000 miles. These tires were on my rv. When I bought it new.”

NHTSA complaint #10033294, filed 2003-08, 16,766 miles

Electrical system: “The contact stated there is a recall, NHTSA campaign number 98v122001 regarding the fuses and circuit breakers. The vehicle is not having the problems associated with this recall. The manufacturer was alerted however, they were unable to determine if the vehicle was included in the recall. Updated 5/3/2006 - the problem has been resolved.”

NHTSA complaint #10154808, filed 2006-04

Body and structure: “The 6 channel welded across the front of the fifth wheel pin box broke in half causing the trailer to drop.this is the point of attachment of the fifth wheel to the tow vehicle. The channel supports the front part of the king pin box. On removal of the sheet metal under the gooseneck part of the trailer it exposed the channel broke into on the right side of the pin box, the metal on the left side ripped open, the back of the pin box attachment broke loose and metal ripped out. One weld was broken. I have been intouch with Jayco but they say it is not their problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10346837, filed 2010-08, 40,000 miles

Brakes: “On or about november 9, 1999 the hydraulic surge brake system failed during an emergency stop. On october 22, 2000 the same wheel cylinder failed while cruising at 60mph. Dealer orig. Said others in series had same problem in 1999.”

NHTSA complaint #735285, filed 2000-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,766 and 40,000 miles.

0%0–1033%10–2567%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 35,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1997 Jayco Designer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

Other model years of the Jayco Designer

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2000514,5005———Not enough data
1999625,0003———Not enough data
19971135,7005———Not enough data

All Jayco Designer model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Jayco Designer have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1997 Jayco Designer as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1997 Jayco Designer is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 1997 Jayco Designer been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Jayco Designer reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,700 miles and the middle half falls between 16,766 and 40,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.