Grand Design Momentum Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · 208 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 208 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Grand Design Momentum, across 13 model years (2013–2025). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (58). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2021, with 58 complaints
2013: 0201302014: 0201402015: 5201552016: 102016102017: 132017132018: 7201872019: 152019152020: 292020292021: 582021582022: 332022332023: 252023252024: 112024112025: 220252

n = 208 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Grand Design Momentum years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Momentum year: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2021 Momentum: 58 complaints, 4 recalls
  2. 2022 Momentum: 33 complaints, 8 recalls
  3. 2020 Momentum: 29 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2025 Momentum: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2015 Momentum: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2018 Momentum: 7 complaints, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Grand Design Momentum problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure problems140100
Suspension57111
Latches/locks/linkages2360
Service Brakes2080
Electrical System1260
Equipment1060
Wheels740
Exterior Lighting220
Visibility210
Fuel/propulsion System110
Power Train110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Tires110
Trailer Hitches110

All Grand Design Momentum model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 Momentum22—Service Brakes
2024 Momentum116—StructureFewer complaints than other years
2023 Momentum259—StructureFar more complaints than other years
2022 Momentum338—StructureFar more complaints than other years
2021 Momentum584—StructureFar more complaints than other years
2020 Momentum292—StructureFar more complaints than other years
2019 Momentum152—Unknown or OtherMore complaints than other years
2018 Momentum72—Structure
2017 Momentum132—Service BrakesAbout as many complaints as other years
2016 Momentum104—StructureFewer complaints than other years
2015 Momentum52—Structure
2014 Momentum01——
2013 Momentum01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Grand Design Momentum years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2020 (29), 2021 (58), 2022 (33), 2023 (25) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Momentum year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Grand Design Momentum?

Structure, with 140 complaints across 10 model years.

How many recalls does the Grand Design Momentum have?

18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.