Jayco Fifth Wheel NORTH POINT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
16 distinct recall campaigns
2,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 27 complaints (51.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 7.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 14 |
| Wheels | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
Suspension: 14; Wheels: 5; Unknown Or Other: 4; Structure: 3; Equipment: 2; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Structure:Body: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2017: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 7; 2021: 6; 2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 2; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11033341 · 2017-10-14 (October 14, 2017)
BRAKES ON THE HEAVIER RV TRAILER DON'WORK ON ALL THEM LIPPERT SAYS JAYCO USED TO LITE OF AXLE JAYCO SAYS LIPPERT AT FAULT.ALL I KNOW IS I AM OUT $4100 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM!!!!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11033341 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11645165 · 2025-02-26 (February 26, 2025)
Purchased this unit in Nov last year and had brake issues. Camping World has been good working to fix the issue but Dexter Tow Assist is not working. When other vehicle is attached to the 5th wheel, brakes dont work. Hooked my truck to a Seismic 5th wheel with Tow Assist, worked fine. Its not working on my unit and I have NO BRAKES. Components have been replaced but Dexter does not seem to be in any hurry to fix the problem. I have towed other 5th wheels without Tow Assist with no problem and again, the Seismic didnt have a problem with my brak…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11645165 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 4; 2020: 4; 2021: 6; 2022: 3; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2026: 1