2023 Grand Design Imagine Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 12, 2026 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Imagine years
Not enough data 6th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Grand Design Imagine. That ranks 6th out of 12 Imagine model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 60%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2023 Grand Design Imagine problems

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

Suspension3
Tires2
Unknown or Other2
Equipment1
Structure1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension360%———
Tires240%———
Unknown or Other240%———
Equipment120%———
Structure120%———
Wheels120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 2 complaints
2023: 1202312024: 2202422026: 220262

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Grand Design Imagine recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Tires:markingsMar 7, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V151000 · 139 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023 Imagine AIM travel trailers. The Federal Certification Label incorrectly states the tire size and inflation pressure requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: Incorrect tire size and inflation requirements may cause premature tread wear or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910033.

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.

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.

Two simultaneous tire failures on 10/2/26. Westlake Super ST model tires manufacture date 01/23. Tire size ST225/75R15 speed rating 75 mph. Pulling our single axle travel trailer home from a trip when two tires delaminated consecutively and caused substantial damage to the trailer. The tires are…

Tires · received Oct 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770600

Axle assembly does not meet Federal Vehicle Safety requirements. Vehicle is rated at GVWR/PNVB 8995LB and axle assemble ratings are 4400 each. Two axles at 4400 each is 8800 LB, see axle tag photos. The leaf springs are rated at 3500 LBS with both being 7000 LB, see axle tag Leaf Spring Designation…

Suspension · received Mar 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11724304

Upon inspection of the frame based on other complaints of frame cracking, I found approximate 2" cracks in the steel I beam frame rail above the leaf spring hangers. I read that this is indicative of frame flex and compromised or wrong steel thickness of the I beam. Im currently working with the…

Suspension · received Dec 28, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11632841

Bent axle that caused tire to bent. There was no accident because unit was delivered to the service before fitting separated. In this case there was a recall of grand design reflection and momentum NHTSA Recall No. 23V-455 but not imagine. No warning signs were displayed. The issue was noticed at…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 26, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11596802

Spare tire under the trailer will lower when going down a rough highway. This causes the spare tire come in contact with the pavement resulting in the spare tire coming loose and breaking loose from the trailer. This happen to me and there are also a blog talking about others have had a similar…

Wheels · received Jul 10, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11531339

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Grand Design Imagine?

Owners most often report suspension, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.