Grand Design Reflection years to avoid (and the best years)
121 NHTSA owner complaints and 13 recalls across 6 model years, 2015 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 121complaints
- 13recalls
- 0reported crashes
- 5reported fires
- 2reported injuries
Which Grand Design Reflection years should you avoid?
No Grand Design Reflection model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Grand Design Reflection year has 21 complaints on file.
What are the best Grand Design Reflection years?
The Grand Design Reflection years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2018 (11), 2015 (16) and 2016 (19). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27 | 1.3× | 4 | 0 | 1 | Few red flags | Body and structure |
| 2021 | 23 | 1.1× | 1 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Body and structure |
| 2018 | 11 | 0.5× | 5 | 0 | 1 | Few red flags | Suspension |
| 2017 | 25 | 1.2× | 5 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2016 | 19 | 0.9× | 6 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2015 | 16 | 0.8× | 4 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 50 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Structure & body32 (64%)
- Other systems10 (20%)
- Electrical & infotainment3 (6%)
- Brakes2 (4%)
- Steering, suspension & tires2 (4%)
Recalls (13)
Safety · 24V861000 · Nov 2024 · model year 2022
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Structure · 22V603000 · Aug 2022 · model year 2022
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Safety · 22V308000 · May 2022 · model year 2022
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Electrical system · 22V203000 · Mar 2022 · model year 2022
Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of fire.
Safety · 22V038000 · Jan 2022 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021
An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Electrical system · 20V362000 · Jun 2020 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018
If water enters the wiring connector, it can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Electrical system · 18V764000 · Oct 2018 · model year 2018
An electrical short circuit in the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Safety · 17V789000 · Dec 2017 · model years 2017, 2018
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Safety · 17V743000 · Nov 2017 · model year 2018
Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 16V717000 · Oct 2016 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
If the operator loads the vehicle to the GAWR on the label, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 16V355000 · May 2016 · model years 2016, 2017
If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Suspension · 15V518000 · Aug 2015 · model years 2015, 2016
The inaccurate label may result in users overloading their trailer, resulting in axle or tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.
Suspension · 15V212000 · Apr 2015 · model years 2015, 2016
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.