2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- Suspension: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 (na) jayco seismic wave 32 ft. Travel trailer. While the trailer was parked, the contact noticed that the shackles in the center of the trailer had failed, bending the leaf springs.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,720 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH STORAGE TIPS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORING JAYCO AND ENTEGRA COACH DIESEL PUSHERS.
- Informational bulletin for repair that requires the removal of pullout cabinet extension drawers
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave?
NHTSA lists 2 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic Wave from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.