2008 Jayco Designer
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 2 complaints
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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 2 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jayco Designer. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the contact started to smell the burning of plastic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-10
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jayco Designer. The contact stated that the iota transfer switch burned. The contact was able to disconnect the switch before it burned down, but the contact did loose all power in the trailer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-02
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-03-19Equipment08V100000 Jayco is recalling 106 my 2008 Designer fifth wheel trailers failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the federal id label with the correct tire load range and inflation pressure listed free of charge. The recall began on March 19, 2008. Owners may contact Jayco at…
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2008-07-14Electrical system08V300000 Jayco is recalling 156 my 2009 Recon, Eagle, and Designer fifth wheel travel trailers. An electrical short can occur if the metal terminal rubber crimp cap was not installed correctly.
Remedy: Owners will be requested to inspect the rubber caps and reinstall the caps if installed incorrectly. If an owner so desires, a dealer can perform this inspection for them free of charge. The…
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2012-08-31Electrical system12V347000 Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and…
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Jayco Designer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V100000 · Equipment
- Recall 08V300000 · Electrical system
- Recall 12V347000 · Electrical system
- Recall 17V746000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2008 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 2008 Jayco Designer?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 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.