2018 Grand Design Imagine Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Imagine years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Grand Design Imagine. That ranks 4th out of 12 Imagine model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Grand Design Imagine recalls (4)
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:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Imagine recreational trailers. The wires at the air conditioning unit may detach from the connector and the loose wires may short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Grand Design has notified owners, and dealers will change the existing wire connectors for the air conditioning unit to positive retention wire connectors, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910010.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Imagine travel trailers. The screws that secure the slide room mechanism columns may shear, allowing the slide room to extend while the trailer is being towed.
Risk: If the slide room opens during transit there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide mechanism column securing screws, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910009.
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.
I have stress/ flex cracks on both passenger and drivers side I beams near the suspension parts.07/2024. This is the first report, I have not contacted the manufacturer.
The contact owns a 2018 Grand design Imagine. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V393000 (Equipment) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 grand design imagine trailer. The contact stated that due to the leaf spring flattening out, the tires were rubbing against the bottom of the trailer. The contact stated that the failure should not occur because the trailer was not overloaded. The vehicle was not taken…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 grand design imagine 2600 rv. After traveling approximately 5,000 miles, the contact discovered that both of the vehicle's axles had lost their cambers. There were no warning indicators for the axle malfunction. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and agreed to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 grand design imagine travel trailer equipped with lionshead westlake tires, size: sp225/75/r15 (na). While driving 64 mph, the front passenger side tire blew out without warning. The failure damaged the marker lights on the side of the trailer as well as the passenger…
Other Grand Design Imagine years
← 2017 Imagine · 2019 Imagine →
| 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 | 8 | 4 |
| 2017 Imagine | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 Imagine | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Grand Design Imagine?
Owners most often report suspension, equipment, service brakes problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Grand Design Imagine?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.