Jayco Precept Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Jayco Precept (2016–2021) that have at least 5 complaints. 2021 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is other or unknown (9 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Precept model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 1,200 | 4 | 8 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 6 | 2,050 | 4 | 10 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 7 | 13,875 | 4 | 12 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 2,722 | 4 | 4 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Other or unknown9 23%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)7 18%
- Body and structure6 15%
- Electrical system5 13%
- Steering4 10%
- Engine4 10%
- Suspension2 5.1%
- Equipment2 5.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2020: “We have multiple issues with cylinder misfire codes. The smart junction box, wiring and spark plugs have been replaced but we repeatedly take our motorhome to ford for repairs. At only 5600 miles we have not been able to travel consistently.”
NHTSA complaint #11414959, filed 2021-05, 500 miles2021: “When driving in heavy rain with the wipers on high they will hit each other. Thus, coming lose. It only does it when there is rain and wind while driving even at just 50 MPH. Dealership sprayed hose on it and could not replicate the effect. Well drive it and you will see. Terrible to spend over137k for something I can't drive in a rain storm.”
NHTSA complaint #11407506, filed 2021-04, 1,200 miles2017: “When traveling at highway speed'with the windshield wipers on high speed, the driver side wiper blade an arm lift away from the windshield, slamming back down when it reaches the far left end of its travel. The wiper arm lifting from the windshield results in restricted visibility as there is no clearing of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11133083, filed 2018-10, 3,900 milesOther Jayco models
38 complaintsJayco Eagle
25 complaintsJayco Designer
22 complaintsJayco Alante
7 complaintsJayco Redhawk
5 complaints
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. Methodology