1998 Jayco Eagle Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Jayco Eagle, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 2005-08Related recalls
- 98V039000Mar 3, 1998Vehicle description: travel trailers. A spacer tube on the frame was omitted. This spacer tube allows adequate clearance between the tire and wheel well.Covers: Jayco Eagle 1998
Related service bulletins
- 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
Other parts of the 1998 Jayco Eagle
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Jayco Eagle
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.
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