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Jayco EagleModel year report

1998 Jayco Eagle Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
33,512miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Jayco Eagle (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 Jayco Eagle. The part named most often is seat belts, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and equipment (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,512 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin 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

Body and structure: “Dt: the consumer owned a 1998 Jayco 5th wheel Eagle series. He purchased the vehicle second hand. The front panel separated. While driving 60 MPH. The entire driver's side panel peeled back. There was a separation from the fiberglassand the wood. The consumer called Jayco, and they told him it had a two year warranty. They had no information on why this occurred. Consumer stated he could see the panel bulging. Also, could feel moisture which was caused by the extreme arizona weather conditions. The consumer stated that when the paneling came offone could see the wood framing and insulation. …”

NHTSA complaint #10131079, filed 2005-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,512 and 33,512 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 33,512 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 1998 Jayco Eagle → · 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.

Other model years of the Jayco Eagle

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2000816,0006———Not enough data
1999525,0004———Not enough data
1998733,5126———Not enough data
19965—1———Not enough data

All Jayco Eagle model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Jayco Eagle have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 Jayco Eagle as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Jayco Eagle is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 1998 Jayco Eagle been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 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 1998 Jayco Eagle reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,512 miles and the middle half falls between 33,512 and 33,512 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.