2022 Grand Design Imagine Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Imagine years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Grand Design Imagine. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Imagine model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (8 complaints, 62%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Grand Design Imagine problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other8
Structure4
Suspension3
Equipment2
Electrical System1 · ~4,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Service Brakes, Electric1 · ~4,000 mi
Trailer Hitches1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other862%———
Structure431%———
Suspension323%———
Equipment215%———
Electrical System18%4,000——
Fuel/propulsion System18%———
Latches/locks/linkages18%———
Service Brakes, Electric18%4,000——
Trailer Hitches18%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 7 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 7202372025: 3202532026: 220262

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Grand Design Imagine recalls (3)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittingsNov 15, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V861000 · 30,435 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude, and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace quick disconnect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910045. This recall supersedes Grand Design RV recall 22V308.

Structure:body; equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerAug 9, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V603000 · 8,150 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910031.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittingsMay 6, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V308000 · 34,021 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Grand Design Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910029.

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.

Structural Frame Cracks, risk of structural frame separation from the body at highway speeds. RV Frame cracks, horizontal, above suspension frame hangers.

Unknown or Other · received Sep 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766486

Timeline of Structural Failures June 11, 2026 — During tire replacement (approx. 6,000 towing miles), a crack at the driver‑side front spring hanger was discovered and photographed. June 15, 2026 — A bent A‑frame brace behind the battery tray was observed during travel, indicating…

Structure · received Jul 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11749359

Cracks in I-beams Cargo doors opening during transport Roof membrane structural issues Unit Information Date of Manufacture: 3/30/2022 Retail Sold Date: 7/11/2022

Unknown or Other · received Jul 13, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11673176

While driving i had the frame ibeam break above rear passenger side shackle that holds the leaf spring and axel to frame. This was the actual ibeam/frame itself that broke about 2 inches above shackle weld. After further inspection we found an additional crack that started in the frame above the…

Suspension · received Jul 2, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11670745

We have been having problems with our slide out for 2 years. The slide mechanism kept getting damaged/"chewed up" and kept needing to be replaced. We could not get the slide to go in or out on its own several times over the 2-year period. After 2 years of taking it for repeated repairs, a Lippert…

Suspension · received Jun 10, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11666191

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Grand Design Imagine?

Owners most often report unknown or other, structure, suspension problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 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 2022 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 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.