2020 Grand Design Momentum body & structure problems

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

20 owners have reported body & structure problems with the 2020 Grand Design Momentum, 69% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 5,500 mi.

Body & Structure complaints
20
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Related recalls
0
Median mileage
5,500 mi

Specific components reported

Body & Structure covers: Frame, body panels, doors, latches, locks, hood and trailer hitches.

ComponentComplaints
Structure:body11
Structure8
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch3

Body & Structure complaints across Grand Design Momentum years

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Body & Structure complaints by model year. The 2020 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

1Under 10k110k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

  1. Filed Jun 22, 2026CTBody & Structure
    I'm submitting this report on our RV because we are discovering we very likely have an issue with the frame which is causing over flexing when it is being towed. This has caused damage inside the RV where the trim and cabinetry are damaging the walls due to more movement than should be occurring. We have notified the manufacturer, Grand Design, for guidance as we've read this could be caused by broken welds in the frame. They requested we send them photos which we have but…
    NHTSA complaint #11745588 · source
  2. Filed Apr 15, 2026WIBody & StructureOther / Unknown
    My Momentum 5th wheel is experiencing frame flex and wall separation . This condition is causing damage to the interior side wall adjacent to cabinets in the bedroom wall. Frame and or wall assembly is excessively moving in transport and during hooking and unhooking from the unit. Unit will be inspected in the near future by a Grand Design authorized service agents. The condition is further degrading the safety of the unit with each use in transit.
    NHTSA complaint #11731307 · source
  3. Filed Nov 3, 202510,000 miNHBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Momentum. The contact stated that upon hitching the trailer to the vehicle and driving, the entire frame of the trailer was flexing. The contact stated that the failure caused the laundry room door to fail to latch because the attached wall was damaged. The contact stated that the internal trim screws had become loosened, and the trims were detaching. The contact stated that the front side of the frame, underneath the fifth wheel, was…
    NHTSA complaint #11697120 · source
  4. Filed May 25, 2025MOBody & StructureOther / Unknown
    The frame of my trailer sustained damage due to flexing from poor design. I was lucky and noticed some loud noises when transitioning weight to the king pin on the truck. A lot of creaking and groaning. Because of all of these noises and what I had read online, I had the trailer inspected. The inspection found the frame moving within the structure when the weight transitions from the stabilizers to the king pin. Additional damage was a crack in the structure that holds the…
    NHTSA complaint #11663007 · source
  5. Filed Mar 25, 2025KSBody & StructureOther / Unknown
    Frame issues with the gooseneck area of the RV. We've got lots of movement with the RV in these areas where it connects with the towing vehicle. We have had lots of movement in the front nose area of the RV causing substantial movement evidenced by interior and exterior cracks and noises when pulling. We have taken the RV to a repair facility and the manufacturer has denied making repairs to make the RV safe.
    NHTSA complaint #11650645 · source
  6. Filed Mar 13, 2025AZBody & Structure
    The vehicle is experiencing severe frame flex causing the 2 passenger side entry doors to open while traveling down the highway in addition to rubbing the interior cabinetry against the side walls of the interior and causing the furnishings to be damaged. When the doors are wide open items can easily fly out of the vehicle while traveling making my personal items projectile hazards. The vehicle has been diagnosed for frame issues by an authorized repair facility "Busted…
    NHTSA complaint #11648150 · source
  7. Filed Jan 7, 2025AZBody & StructureOther / UnknownSuspension
    Roof Membrane separating from nose cap, nose cap separating from roof membrane. 5th wheel pin box sinking up into rv upper deck when lowering onto the truck. Cargo and main doors open during transport. Sawdust on dresser in nose of the RV. Lag Screws unscrewing and/or loose in the upper deck. Stress fractures in fiberglass on the cap of RV. Pinch molding coming loose from underside of 5th Wheel skin. Screws backing out and/or breaking underneath the upper deck nose cap.…
    NHTSA complaint #11634643 · source
  8. Filed Dec 13, 2024WABody & Structure
    On walk through rear awning flew off in slight breeze, took 4 years to get repaired with covid and parts availability, could have just as easily came off on the road, had two 3/4'' screws holding it on and into skin, not frame. Upon looking at bedroom night tables gap at front cap found rub marks on wallcovering and sawdust from rubbing/flexing cabinets from perceived frame flex. back garage man door would open by itself while traveling if deadbolt not used , front man door…
    NHTSA complaint #11630639 · source
  9. Filed Dec 12, 2024NYBody & StructureOther / Unknown
    2020 Grand Design 395M I am writing this with concerns over possible Frame or Structure issues in our unit, the following is a list of objects of concern. 1.Screws attaching underside of nose cap to upper deck breaking 2.Wall next to stairs entering the upper deck showing signs of movement and wearing on wallpaper. 3.Support uprights on left and right side between night stands and upper cabinets are moving and wearing on wall. 4.After a day of travel sawdust is appearing on…
    NHTSA complaint #11630352 · source
  10. Filed Nov 8, 2024SDBody & StructureOther / Unknown
    We have been living full time in our RV since Nov, 2022. We just brought our Grand Design Momentum M-381 in for the front cap replacement as there was frame flex over the past several months that we didn't realize was happening and there were cracks in the top of our cap. Let me explain, we saw evidence of "something" happening like the bedside tables rubbing against the wall and saw dust, the outside cap moldings/weatherstripping flapping in the breeze as we drove down the…
    NHTSA complaint #11624240 · source
  11. Filed Nov 7, 2024AZBody & StructureOther / Unknown
    Frame failure issues diagnosed on the camper in 2023. We were not apprised of how serious the frame failure was or provided photos of the issues, so we are not sure how extensive the issue was. Repairs were performed by a Grand Design dealer prior to the Technical Service Bulletin being released by Grand Design. The repairs being performed prior to the TSB leaves us somewhat skeptical that they were performed according to Grand Design engineer specifications. Post repairs,…
    NHTSA complaint #11624047 · source
  12. Filed Oct 18, 2024AZBody & StructureOther / Unknown
    11/15/2023: Kitchen slide of the RV partially opened while traveling down the road. My husband does have video of this occurring as we have a camera system installed on our RV. 6/25/2024: Kitchen slide of RV "raised up" and landed on an island drawer pull while traveling down the road. The slide could not be "lifted off" of the drawer pull and we were forced to activate the slide and allow it to travel out, causing damage to the drawer pull and drawer rails.
    NHTSA complaint #11620697 · source

Other 2020 Grand Design Momentum problem areas

  • Other / Unknown (18)
  • Suspension (8)
  • Brakes (1)
  • Electrical System (1)

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology