Jayco Alante problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 18 recalls on file for the Jayco Alante (2016–2024).
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 18
- Model years
- 9
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Jayco Alante model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Alante | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Alante | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Alante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Alante | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Seats & Seat Belts |
| 2020 Alante | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Lighting |
| 2019 Alante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Alante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Body & Structure |
| 2017 Alante | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2016 Alante | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
Most common Jayco Alante problem areas (all years)
- Body & Structure3 complaints
- Electrical System2 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts2 complaints
- Brakes2 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
- Steering1 complaints
- Suspension1 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain1 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers1 complaints
Complaint trend
Jayco Alante recalls
Risk: Referencing incorrect weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inoperative instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged wheel can result in a loss of tire pressure. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Missing axle information may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A melted wiring harness can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Excessive surface temperatures can increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Risk: If the bed releases unexpectedly from the stowed position while moving, it could contact the driver and possibly block their vision, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Risk: Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Risk: The leaking hydraulic fluid leak may spray onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Risk: The driver's reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the windshield wiper system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the steps retract on their own, a person trying to enter or exit the motorhome may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk: If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other Jayco models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology