1999 Jayco Eagle Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Jayco Eagle (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Jayco Eagle. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and fuel system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins 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.
- Tires2 40%
- Equipment1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Seat belts1 20%
Example complaints
Tires: “Tire separation on a firestone steeltex (class e) motorhome tire with 15,000 miles causing $1,600 in property damage to vehicle. I was traveling at 55 MPH on an interstate. Firestone national denied claim indicating low tire pressure determined by inspection of bead. Tires have always been inflated to 72 # prior to every trip.”
NHTSA complaint #10041234, filed 2003-10, 25,000 milesEquipment: “The contact owns a norcold refrigerator, model n621. The contact noticed that the refrigerator was not cooling properly. He also observed a yellow residue leaking from the back of the refrigerator. The norcold customer center was notified of the failures. The serial number was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 02e019000 (equipment:recreational vehicle), although the failures were identical. The refrigerator has not been repaired. The part number was unknown. Updated 06/09/09 1999 Jayco Eagle. Updated 06/09/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10269633, filed 2009-05Fuel system: “While in vehicle was motion propane tank becme deatached, and was still hanging on trailer, and dragging on road. This caused a serious fire hazard. Consumer claimed that it was never properly attached at the fatory.”
NHTSA complaint #850519, filed 1999-10Mileage 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 25,000 and 25,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V320000Aug 30, 2006Vehicle speed controlCovers: Jayco Eagle 1994–2002, Designer 1995–2002, Greyhawk 2002 +1 more
On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- 02V279001Oct 22, 2002Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Jayco Eagle 1999–2000, Designer MH 1999–2000, Eagle MH 1999–2000 +7 more
On certain travel trailers, motor homes, and fifth wheel campers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units, model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode…
- 00V382000Nov 20, 2000Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Jayco Eagle 1998–2001, Heritage 1998–2001
Vehicle description: folding campers. A flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.
- 99V287002Feb 9, 2000Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Jayco Eagle 1997–2000, Heritage 1998–2000, JAY 1997
Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
Recall details for the 1999 Jayco Eagle → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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.
- 10211966May 17, 2022Equipment. Jayco and entegra coach storage tips. Instructions for storing jayco and entegra coach diesel pushers.
- 10206827Jan 27, 2022Body and structure, Equipment. (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 trailers.
Other model years of the Jayco Eagle
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 16,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 25,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 7 | 33,512 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Jayco Eagle have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Jayco Eagle as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Jayco Eagle is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 1999 Jayco Eagle been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 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 1999 Jayco Eagle reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 25,000 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 28, 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.