1997 Jayco Eagle
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
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1997
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing injectors.
Show complaint excerpts
The injectors leaked into the radiator then to the reservoir, it overflowed and water and diesel fuel leaked onto the manifold and the turbo and then the fire started.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-10
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1997-04-07Electrical system97V062000 An in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery was omitted.
Remedy: Dealers will install an in-line fuse to the auxiliary battery.
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1997-07-30Structure97V113000 Vehicle description: fifth wheel and travel trailers. Rivets used to secure the step risers on these vehicles are the wrong size. The rivets are too short in length and under stress can allow the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the step riser assembly.
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1999-12-30Equipment99V287002 Vehicle description: fold down trailers which use gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has…
Remedy: Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
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Date not on fileSuspension97V190003 Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
Remedy: Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
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Date not on fileFuel system, other98V010003 Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with 20 lb. Lpg cylinders supplied by manchester tank. These cylinders are equipped with an overfill protection. The overfill protection device may not function properly.
Remedy: Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.
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Date not on fileElectrical system98V122001 Vehicle description: mini-motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels equipped with a printed circuit (Pc) board housed in the electrical control box assembly equipped with the vehicle's air conditioning unit.
Remedy: Rv products is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Owners will receive a replacement electrical control box and installation instructions.
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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
1997 Jayco Eagle — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V190003 · Suspension
- Recall 98V010003 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 98V122001 · Electrical system
- Recall 06V320000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 97V062000 · Electrical system
- Recall 97V113000 · Structure
- Recall 99V287002 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Jayco Eagle 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 1997 Jayco Eagle?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Jayco Eagle have?
- 7 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.