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2012 Jayco Eagle Super Lite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2012 Jayco Eagle Super Lite — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Eagle Super Lite years?

Eagle Super Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted1 complaint2010: 1 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 1 complaints
Eagle Super Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Jayco Eagle Super Lite problems?

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Does the 2012 Jayco Eagle Super Lite have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V554000Electrical SystemNovember 11, 2011 · 80 units

Defect

JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JAY FLIGHT AND EAGLE SUPER LITE ½ TON TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011. THE POWER CONVERTERS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN UNDERSIZED INPUT COIL, WHICH MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKING, AND MELTING OF THE CONVERTER.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND JAYCO DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRAVEL TRAILERS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DRAINING MY BLACK WATER TANK, AND CONNECTED A HOSE TO TANK FRESH WATER SCRUBBER. WATER STARTED RUNNING ONTO GROUND FROM UNDERNEATH UNIT. SHUT OFF WATER, AND FOUND A HIDDEN IN LINE CHECK VALVE MODEL 571 FROM B AND B MFG HAD MALFUNCTIONED, ALLOWING WATER TO FLOOD THE FURNACE/WATERHEATER COMPARTMENT,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 6, 2014

2012 Jayco Eagle Super Lite — common questions

Is the 2012 Jayco Eagle Super Lite reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Jayco Eagle Super Lite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2012 Jayco Eagle Super Lite. 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.