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1999 Jayco Designer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 1999 Jayco Designer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Designer years?

Designer NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted14 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1995: 4 complaints1996: 3 complaints1997: 14 complaints1998: 3 complaints1999: 7 complaints2000: 5 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 1 complaints
Designer NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Jayco Designer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure457%
Tires & Wheels229%
Other114%

Does the 1999 Jayco Designer have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V243000OtherJune 3, 2008 · 74 units

Defect

JAYCO IS RECALLING 74 MY 1999-2001 DESIGNER FIFTH WHEEL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.

Consequence

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Remedy

JAYCO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR JAYCO AT 1-574-825-5861.

06V320000Speed ControlAugust 30, 2006 · 6,285 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURNING, AND IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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.

01V251000Body & StructureAugust 1, 2001 · 12,281 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE FASTENERS USED ON THE UNDERFLOOR CAN EITHER COME LOOSE OR PULL THROUGH THE UNDERFLOOR CAUSING PORTIONS OR ALL OF A SECTION OF UNDERFLOOR TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SECTION COULD FALL TO THE PAVEMENT, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH FOR FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD OR REPLACE FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-219-825-5861.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAMPER. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #01V251000 ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE STRUCTURE. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 28, 2006

“WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BOLT THAT HOLDS SPRING CAME OUT OF HOUSING, ABOUT 3 1/4 OF THE WAY. CONSUMER STATES COULD HAVE LOST WHOLE AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · September 1, 2000

“THE REFRIGERATOR WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THE RECALL WAS FOR SIMILAR MAKES/MODELS. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 17, 2003

1999 Jayco Designer — common questions

Is the 1999 Jayco Designer reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Jayco Designer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Jayco Designer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.