Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Jayco Designer Legacy Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2004, 2003 Jayco Designer Legacy are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Jayco Designer Legacy, consider the 2007, 2006, 2005 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

5 model years analyzed