AI Damage2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and exterior lighting. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 50% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 50% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 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 2016 jayco alante class a 31l rv. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (haylett auto and rv in goldwater, mi, [phone]) where a road test was performed, but the failure was not duplicated. The failure recurred.
We absolutely believe it to be a fire hazard, and do not feel safe driving or camping in it. After working with a roadside assistance tech over the phone for 1 1/2 hours, we determined the fuse box was labeled incorrectly.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 19,885 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
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 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, exterior lighting, steering. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (50%), jerking, harsh shifts (50%), headlights and tail lights (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L?
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 2016 Jayco Alante Class A 31L 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 2016 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 2026-11-06.