Is the 2016 Jayco Precept 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 2016 Jayco Precept?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Jayco Precept have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2016 Jayco Precept

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2016 Jayco Precept
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:27.950Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 5
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2016: 5 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2010	0
2014	1
2015	3
2016	5
2017	7
2018	4
2019	4
2020	6
2021	9
2022	4
2023	0
2024	1
2026	1

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

2 of 5 total reports mention: steering.

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Since June, 2016, my brand new Jayco Precept 31UL motorhome has been at the manteca rv dealership while multiple issues are being addressed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-28

Also filed under Electrical system

Structure

2 of 5 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

Visibility/wiper

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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During heavy rains the wipers stopped working. The controls activate but the controller / motor doesn't move the wiper blades.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-15

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

Electrical system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2016-08-16Seats16V561000 Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured October 13, 2014, to June 23, 2016.

Remedy: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a jam nut on top of the seat base nut, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903310.

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2017-01-18Electrical system16V905000 Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured August 10, 2015, to March 15, 2016.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring, correcting the wiring as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.

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2019-04-16Electrical system19V270000 Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Precept, 2016-2019 Alante and 2019 Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis.

Remedy: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903432.

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2019-11-14Service brakes, hydraulic19V705000 Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Precept motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. The hydraulic lines may have been incorrectly routed too close to the exhaust without a heat shield.

Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the hydraulic line routing as necessary and install a heat shield, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.

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Buy-smart checklist

2016 Jayco Precept — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 16V561000 · Seats
Recall 16V905000 · Electrical system
Recall 19V270000 · Electrical system
Recall 19V705000 · Service brakes, hydraulic

FAQ

Is the 2016 Jayco Precept 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 2016 Jayco Precept?: The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Jayco Precept 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.