Great Dane Champion problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 18 recalls on file for the Great Dane Champion (2020–2027).
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 18
- Model years
- 8
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Great Dane Champion model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Champion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Champion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Champion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Champion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Champion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Champion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Champion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Champion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Great Dane Champion recalls
Risk: A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A roll-up door that sticks and requires greater force to open or close may move too fast, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unsecure connect may allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A rear impact guard that is not properly secured can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: An owner that references an incorrect VIN label may not recognize their trailer is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.
Risk: A loose axle spindle nut can allow the wheel to detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Tire pressure loss while driving can cause a loss of stability and control or tire tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Hub bearing failure could cause the wheel hub assembly to detach, causing a loss of stability and control, or create a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A retaining clip or bracket that detaches can damage the brake pad, reducing brake performance, damage a tire valve, causing a flat tire, or become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Bearing failure could lead to wheel detachment, or a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loose or missing bolts can cause the suspension to shift rearward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control. In addition, bolts that fall off can become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Hub bearing failure could cause the wheel hub assembly to detach, causing a loss of stability and control, creating a road hazard, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Pressure loss in the iABS unit can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the sensor cables are installed incorrectly, the anti-lock brake system may malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other Great Dane models
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. Methodology