1998 Jayco Eagle
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 7 complaints
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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Equipment
3 of 7 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing water heater and recreational vehicle/trailer.
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Air conditioner doesn't cool properly.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-02-05
Also filed under Visibility
Seat belts
2 of 7 total reports mention: seat belts.
Visibility
2 of 7 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Structure
2 of 7 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
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Dt: the consumer owned a 1998 Jayco 5TH wheel Eagle series. He purchased the vehicle second hand. The front panel separated. While driving 60 MPH. The entire driver's side panel peeled back.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-02
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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The right rear and left rear tire experienced tread separation while traveling at 50 MPH. Good year wrangler xt size LT25575/R16E. *jb prior to the incident, both tires were mounted on the rear of the dual axle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-12
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1998-02-24Structure98V039000 Vehicle description: travel trailers. A spacer tube on the frame was omitted. This spacer tube allows adequate clearance between the tire and wheel well.
Remedy: Dealers will install a dexter axle kit which will reverse the spring orientation to gain the clearance needed.
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1998-06-30Electrical system98V140000 Vehicle description: mini motor homes. The routing of the wire loom in the engine is too close to the engine block.
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the wire away from the engine block.
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1999-06-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-11-08 Tire puncture
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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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2000-10-09Service brakes, hydraulic00V382000 Vehicle description: folding campers. A flexible brake hose is not clamped in a position away from the tire, which can lead to chaffing of the hose causing a leak of hydraulic fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will add a clamp to the brake hose.
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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 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
1998 Jayco Eagle — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V190003 · Suspension
- Recall 06V320000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 98V039000 · Structure
- Recall 98V140000 · Electrical system
- Recall 99V287002 · Equipment
- Recall 00V382000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1998 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 1998 Jayco Eagle?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Jayco Eagle have?
- 6 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.