2021 Grand Design Imagine Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Imagine years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Grand Design Imagine. That is the most of any Imagine model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is structure (7 complaints, 39%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 39% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 28% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 22% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Grand Design Imagine recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:interior panels:door
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Imagine travel trailers. The cast aluminum pull handles on the cabinet doors and drawers may have sharp edges.
Risk: Sharp handles could scrape or cut an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the handles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910027.
Power train:axle hubs; power train:axle assembly
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2021 Imagine recreational trailers equipped with Dexter D30 axles. The axles may have been assembled with incorrect inner bearings.
Risk: Incorrect inner bearings can cause the wheels to lock up or reduce stopping ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the axles for incorrect bearings and replace the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910024.
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.
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.
Component failure : Left rear tire showed signs of wear. Replaced the tire and upon reinstalling checked the hubs and brakes. All good. Noticed a little deflection in the front of the left rear shackle. It was obscured by foam and underbelly material. Upon peeling it back, it was noticed that the…
The right side leaf spring hanger broke from the frame while traveling causing the trailer to lean heavily and pull to the right side nearly hitting an 18 wheeler that I was passing. I received a customer satisfaction campaign letter from Grand Design 3 days later in regard to cracks in the I beam…
After reading of other owners of similar and identical models like mine having frame cracks, I made a point to inspect my trailerâs I beam chassis and I discovered horizontal cracks within the I beam, one on each side, over the suspension area. Every picture I have seen looks just like mine, a…
Cross member of frame bending, allowing A frame that its connected at to also bend.
On [XXX] we were driving with our travel trailer from South Carolina to Michigan on interstate highways. When we made what was to be a quick late afternoon stop in Detroit, we discovered that the A-Frame on the trailer was severely bent and about to break. We spent the next day trying to get help…
Other Grand Design Imagine years
← 2020 Imagine · 2022 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 | 18 | 3 |
| 2020 Imagine | 12 | 2 |
| 2019 Imagine | 6 | 3 |
| 2018 Imagine | 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 2021 Grand Design Imagine?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Grand Design Imagine?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.