2005 Jayco Jay Feather: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather
Only 5 defect reports have been filed with NHTSA about the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather, which is too few to compute mileage percentiles or a risk score. The reports reported CV axle or driveshaft failure.
When each failure gets reported
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV axle or driveshaft failure | drivetrain | 3 | 3 | — | 2k | — | 8.6 | $450–$2,200 | High |
| Other body or interior problem | body | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 5.7 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
Recalls on the 2005 model year
NHTSA has issued 5 recall campaigns covering the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather, affecting an estimated 934 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and tires:temporary/emergency spare tire. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
One caution about reading these together: a recall usually raises the complaint count for the same part, because owners who read about it go and file. The mileages stay informative; the counts get noisy.
EQUIPMENT
49,563 vehicles 2017-11-21- Defect
- Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling various 2002-2016 recreational vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V746-9524.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the…
- Consequence
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Jayco will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
254 vehicles 2006-01-27- Defect
- On certain camping trailers, the hydraulic brake line p-clamp was incorrectly installed. This may cause the metal brake line elbow between the brake hose and the backing plate to break while traveling down the road leading to the loss of braking capabilities.
- Consequence
- This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the brake hose p-clamp and replace the metal brake line elbows free of charge. The recall began on february 14, 2006. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
65 vehicles 2005-11-02- Defect
- On certain travel trailers, the spare tire carrier bolt may break while traveling down the road.
- Consequence
- This condition, if not addressed, could result in a crash, injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
317 vehicles 2004-11-18- Defect
- Certain travel trailers have the potential for the brake wires to be improperly secured along the trailer frame. This could lead to the brake wires coming in contact with the axle mounting plate and chafing through the protective insulation.
- Consequence
- This condition may result in loss of braking, which could lead to a crash or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace and re-route the axle brake wire to clear the axle mounting plate. The recall began december 1, 2004. Owners should contact jayco at 574-825-0608.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
698 vehicles 2004-11-17- Defect
- On certain travel trailers, the federal identification label has the incorrect tire inflation listed.
- Consequence
- Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation recommendation can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the incorrect federal identification label and install a new corrected federal identification label. The recall began december 2004. Owners should contact jayco at 574-825-0608.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
Every year of the Jayco Jay Feather
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
What the reports on file say
The complaints recorded against the 2005 Jayco Jay Feather are CV axle or driveshaft failure (3 reports, around 2k miles) and other body or interior problem (2 reports). With a sample this size these are anecdotes rather than a pattern, and they are shown because somebody looking at this exact car would rather see them than nothing.
Why this page is short
A model year needs about 8 reports before percentiles mean anything, and this one does not have them. Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road, so a thin page usually means a rare car, a new car, or a car whose owners do not file.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed