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2001 Jayco Legacy problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2001 Jayco Legacy — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Legacy years?

Legacy NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted2 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints
Legacy NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Jayco Legacy problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels2100%

Does the 2001 Jayco Legacy have recalls?

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

04V364000Tires & WheelsJuly 21, 2004 · 742 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, DUE TO VARIOUS FACTORS, INCLUDING EXCESSIVE PAINT COATING ON THE BRAKE HUB, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS COULD EXHIBIT LESSENED CLAMPING PRESSURE BETWEEN THE ALUMINUM WHEEL AND THE AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL WHEELS, LUGS, STUDS AND MATING SURFACES, AND REMOVE PAINT FROM THE MATING SURFACES OF THE WHEEL AND HUB. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2004. OWNERS 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.

“BULGES FOUND ON 2 GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES AND CRACK BETWEEN TREAD ON 3RD TIRE. LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON TIRES. TIRES WITH BULGES REPLACED AND 3RD TIRE USED AS SPARE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · June 13, 2005

2001 Jayco Legacy — common questions

Is the 2001 Jayco Legacy reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Jayco Legacy have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Jayco Legacy. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2001 Jayco Legacy under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.