MYRModel Year Report

1999 Jayco Designer

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1999 Jayco Designer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:05.031Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 6 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 1 complaint 2010
1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 6 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010
1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 6 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010

1999: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
19910
19920
19930
19954
19963
199711
19982
19996
20005
20010
20021
20030
20042
20050
20070
20082
20091
20101

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

3 of 6 total reports mention: structure.

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Dt*: the contact stated there are no problems with the camper. There is a NHTSA recall, #01V251000 on the vehicle regarding the structure. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-03

The consumer received recall notice 01V-251, and wanted the dealer to tow his motor home and repair it, however the dealer refused to tow the motor home, he told them to bring the motor home in so he can fix the recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-28

With gross weight of 14,050 is lbs motorhome cannot haul canned goods/food/clothing, and camping gear since these items would make vehicle overweight.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-09

Wheels

1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

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While traveling on highway right rear wheel bolt that holds spring came out of housing, about 3 1/4 of the way. Consumer states could have lost whole axle. Please provide any further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-18

Tires

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

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On two separate occasions passenger's side front and driver's side rear tires blew out. Dealership replaced both tires, but the cause of the blow out was undetermined.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-05

Equipment

1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.

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The refrigerator was inoperative, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the recall was for similar makes/models.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-17

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-09-28Structure01V251000 Vehicle description: travel and fifth wheel trailers. The fasteners used on the underfloor can either come loose or pull through the underfloor causing portions or all of a section of underfloor…

    Remedy: Dealers will add or replace fasteners. Owner notification began September 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

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    2008-06-23Equipment08V243000 Jayco is recalling 74 my 1999-2001 Designer fifth wheel motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could…

    Remedy: Jayco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on June 23, 2008.…

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    Date not on fileVehicle speed control06V320000 On certain motor homes built on Ford chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

    Remedy: Ford is conducting this recall (Please see 06V286) and will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Jayco Designer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V320000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 01V251000 · Structure
  • Recall 08V243000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Jayco Designer reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jayco Designer?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Jayco Designer have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.