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2020 Jayco Precept Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,050miles, 4 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 2020 Jayco Precept (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2020 Jayco Precept. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,050 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 miles

Other or unknown: “I have been having electrical issues, current parts on order at repair shop. I had some more electrical issues develop. I found that there are melting wires and the plastic storage bin above there area also has melted. All this damage is in front of the catalytic converter where the left and right exhaust join. It got so hot to melt the plastic box. If this continued, it could easily catch fire. The electrical wires can cause a fire. My wife refused to ride in the rv now when we moved, she followed in the car. I have several warranty issue going, expected with new. …”

NHTSA complaint #11352159, filed 2020-08, 6,097 miles

Equipment: “The contact owns a 2020 Jayco Precept RV constructed on a 2019 Ford F-53 chassis. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the screws used to secure the brackets holding the 300-pound refrigerator failed, and the refrigerator became unsecured, causing the 25-foot long passenger’s side slider to detach. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the failure had previously occurred on multiple occasions and the passenger’s side slide brake and Hydraulic pump were replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11511589, filed 2023-03, 2,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,100 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,050 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 2020 Jayco Precept → · 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. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Jayco Precept

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202191,2004———Not enough data
202062,0504———Not enough data
2017713,8754———Not enough data
201652,7224———Not enough data

All Jayco Precept model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Jayco Precept have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2020 Jayco Precept as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Jayco Precept is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2020 Jayco Precept 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 2020 Jayco Precept reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,050 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,100 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.