2018 Grand Design Reflection problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Grand Design Reflection, most often about suspension. There are 5 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
7
Recalls
5
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Median mileage
9,500 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Suspension is the most-reported problem area, named in 3 of 7 complaints (43%).
  • Body & Structure (2) and brakes (1) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 9,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury.
  • The 2018 Grand Design Reflection has 5 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 3rd of 8 Grand Design Reflection model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).

2018 Grand Design Reflection problems by category

  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 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
Suspension3
Equipment1
Service brakes1
Structure1
Structure:body1

When problems happen (mileage)

1Under 10k110k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2018 Grand Design Reflection complaints that list mileage.

2018 Grand Design Reflection recalls (5)

  • Recall 22V038000Jan 28, 202243,421 vehicles
    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.

  • Recall 20V362000Jun 19, 202022,797 vehicles
    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.

  • Recall 18V764000Oct 30, 20181,765 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Grand Design RV, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Reflection fifth wheel trailers, models 28BH and 29RS. The circuit for the power converter does not have over-current protection.

    Risk: An electrical short circuit in the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Grand Design RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to determine if the 50-amp mini breaker at the bus bar is installed correctly and that the circuit is wired correctly, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design RV customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design RV's number for this recall is 910017.

  • Recall 17V789000Dec 8, 20173,969 vehicles
    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.

  • Recall 17V743000Nov 21, 2017114 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

    Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2018 Reflection travel trailers, model 297RSTS. These vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the ram that moves the slide out room. The tire can contact the ram for the slide out room while the trailer is being towed, causing tire damage or a possible tire blowout.

    Risk: Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit at each of the axle hangers, giving two additional inches of clearance. Tires that show evidence of damage will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910011.

Recent 2018 Grand Design Reflection complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Jan 9, 2026TNBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Recreational Reflection RV. The contact stated that there were structural cracks and frame separation on the RV, causing the rear interior walls to separate from the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed of a Customer Satisfaction Campaign related to the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
    NHTSA complaint #11709891 · source
  2. Filed Sep 10, 2024IDBrakes
    A thin rubber grommet is used to protect the electric brake wires passing through the axel tube. These grommets wear through during normal towing. This, in turn, causes the wire to short to ground leading to total failure of the trailer brakes. I did not experience an accident but came very close as I was approaching a stopped vehicle and realized I needed MUCH more braking force on my truck brakes to stop my forward movement. All 4 grommets on the 2 axels on my trailer have…
    NHTSA complaint #11613694 · source
  3. Filed Jun 27, 202410,000 miTNFire1 injuredTowedOther / Unknown
    The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Reflection RV. The contact stated stated after starting the RV, he noticed that there was fire coming out of the refrigerator compartment. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with 3 fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report was filed. A police report was filed, but the police report information was not available. The contact sustained a scraped left knee while exiting…
    NHTSA complaint #11597322 · source
  4. Filed May 9, 2024WASuspension
    Own 2018 Grand Design (GD) RV with a broken Lippert (LCI) spring hanger that holds the axle in place, not discovered until maintenance. Photos available. Research reveals longevity, LCI knowledge, fix, number of & lack of notification. Contacted dealer, GD & LCI about safety defect told “Out Of warranty.” Not warranty, safety. The GD RV requirement or LCI frame equipment component issue is the spring/axle hanger. Other RV manufactures utilize Lippert frames with the same…
    NHTSA complaint #11587832 · source
  5. Filed May 16, 2023MNBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Reflection. The contact stated that as he retracted the RV's main slide out, the actuator used to retract the slide out snapped. Due to the failure, the slide out remained loose and was no longer secured to the RV. A technician was called to inspect the RV but informed the contact that there was too much damage and that extensive repairs would be needed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the RV was…
    NHTSA complaint #11522266 · source
  6. Filed Nov 2, 20219,000 miIASuspension
    The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Reflection. The contact stated that during maintenance of the vehicle, he noticed that the driver’s side rear upper shackle pin on the Dexter trailer axle was not drilled to allow lubricant grease to enter, causing the pin and spring to dry out. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000. Consumer contacted the RV…
    NHTSA complaint #11439033 · source
  7. Filed Jun 28, 2021OKSuspension
    While towing my rv, the weld that secures the rear axle springs broke. This weld was located on the right rear side of the frame and it snapped completely off the Lippert frame. It allowed the rear axle to move forward and the two tires on the right side contacted each other and the tires started to disintegrate. A tire on the left side was forced out of alignment and the tire shaved rubber until the steel belts were visible. These tires were high grade tires with less than…
    NHTSA complaint #11422612 · 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