2017 Grand Design Reflection problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Grand Design Reflection, most often about suspension. There are 5 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Median mileage
- 18,150 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Suspension is the most-reported problem area, named in 3 of 5 complaints (60%).
- Body & Structure (1) and brakes (1) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 18,150 mi.
- The 2017 Grand Design Reflection has 5 recalls on file.
- It ranks 6th of 8 Grand Design Reflection model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
2017 Grand Design Reflection problems by category
- Suspension3 complaints
- Body & Structure1 complaints
- Brakes1 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 |
| Structure:body | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2017 Grand Design Reflection recalls (5)
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.
Risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged wiring, and properly secure the wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910026.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Reflection trailers. A wiring connector in the vehicle underbody may not be properly secured, allowing water intrusion into the wiring connector, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Risk: If water enters the wiring connector, it can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring connectors up to prevent water intrusion, free of charge. This recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Grand Design's customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910020.
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Reflection and Imagine travel trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Risk: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 900012.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Reflection recreational trailers, model 357BHS and 367BHS, manufactured November 12, 2014, to September 22, 2016. The affected vehicles have an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Certification Label, stating a GAWR of 7,000 lbs when the actual GAWR is 6,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Certification Label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to replace the Certification Label themselves, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910007.
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Imagine and Reflection recreational trailers manufactured January 15, 2016 to May 4, 2016. The MB Sturgis LP regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.
Risk: If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP regulator kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910006.
Recent 2017 Grand Design Reflection complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Aug 9, 2021COSuspension
Noticed the left side of the 5th wheel seemed lower, the smell of burning rubber was highly present. Upon further investigation noticed the front axle leaf spring had broken. Noticed the new tire was hot and rubbed up on and caused damage to the metal of the chassis and ruined the new tire.
NHTSA complaint #11428412 · source - Filed Feb 19, 202125,000 miWABrakes
Intermittent brakes (lost brakes) on fifth wheel due to the use of undersize wire and overuse of scotchlok guillotine connectors. Each brake has a maximum current draw of 4amps. 4x4 = 16 amp possible draw on 14 awg wire at approximately 60+ foot loop round trip from pin box to brakes back to pin box. This is an extremely dangerous situation. The brake wiring is substandard in every conceivable way. Should be at least connected 10awg using crimped butt splices and circle…
NHTSA complaint #11396988 · source - Filed Oct 23, 20205,000 miTXWheels & Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 grand design reflection fifth wheel trailer equipped with westlake super st tires, size: st225/75/r15, dot number: jult1cm4016. The contact noticed a bulge on the sidewall of the front passenger tire upon inspection at a rest stop. The contact stated that while driving up a hill at 45 mph, the front passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact replaced the wheel with the spare tire on the trailer and drove to a tire shop. He was…
NHTSA complaint #11365917 · source - Filed Oct 1, 202021,300 miGABody & StructureSuspension
I was driving in arkansas in october 11th 2019 when i noticed the rv did not appear to be tracking straight behind the truck. I packed up and left the campground about 2 hours earlier. There were no issues with the axles at that time. There were no unusual road hazards or shocks to the frame during that period prior to when i noticed the issue. I stopped at a rest area in helena arkansas and found the right rear axle spring hanger had broken from the frame. The spring and…
NHTSA complaint #11362230 · source - Filed Sep 21, 202015,000 miCOSuspension
The right rear leaf spring hanger for the rear axle broke off from the trailer frame, this happened when vehicle was in motion on the highway. Noticed rear axle out of place when we were parked in our driveway upon further inspection that is when we noticed the right rear hanger broken completely out of frame and the left rear hanger cracked.
NHTSA complaint #11360350 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. 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