2016 Grand Design Imagine Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Imagine years
- Not enough data 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Grand Design Imagine. That ranks 8th out of 12 Imagine model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Grand Design Imagine problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Grand Design Imagine recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.
Risk: Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the LP regulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910023.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Trailer braking began to diminish most noticeably at highway speeds, making stopping distances much longer. Inspection of the brakes and wiring revealed two of the four electric brake wires had come loose from their type 314 connectors and were completely disconnected. The two affected brakes were…
Other Grand Design Imagine years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Imagine | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Imagine | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Imagine | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Imagine | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Imagine | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 Imagine | 13 | 3 |
| 2021 Imagine | 18 | 3 |
| 2020 Imagine | 12 | 2 |
| 2019 Imagine | 6 | 3 |
| 2018 Imagine | 8 | 4 |
| 2017 Imagine | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Grand Design Imagine?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Grand Design Imagine?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Grand Design Imagine a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Imagine model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.