2002 Jayco Designer
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 1 total report mentions: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
Had all 4 old trailer tires replaced with carlisle tires. After just 5000 miles I had one blow out, had it replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-18
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2004-02-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-07-02 Wheel separation
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2004-07-02Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-19 Wheel separations
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2004-10-18Wheels04V364000 On certain travel trailers, due to various factors, including excessive paint coating on the brake hub, the aluminum wheels could exhibit lessened clamping pressure between the aluminum wheel and…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all wheels, lugs, studs and mating surfaces, and remove paint from the mating surfaces of the wheel and hub. The recall began on October 18, 2004. Owners should contact…
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2018-01-15Equipment17V746000 Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018.
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Date not on fileEquipment03V383000 On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "Jumper" Or jump wire.
Remedy: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Jayco Designer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V383000 · Equipment
- Recall 06V320000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 04V364000 · Wheels
- Recall 17V746000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2002 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 2002 Jayco Designer?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Jayco Designer have?
- 4 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.