2017 Grand Design Momentum Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Momentum years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Grand Design Momentum. That ranks 6th out of 13 Momentum model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (7 complaints, 54%), typically at around 3,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Grand Design Momentum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | 54% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Grand Design Momentum recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.
Risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged wiring, and properly secure the wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910026.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Frame Flex on Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers (PE24029) — opened Oct 9, 2024, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In early 2024 we noticed a binding on the bedroom slide, we took it in for service at Happy Daze in Ripon and the repair shop fixed the slide issue. After our next camping trip a month or so after the repair, we noticed a crack on the outside driver side of the front of the trailer above and below…
Based on internet craze of and symptoms of Frame Flex | Frame Failure on Grand Design Momentum 5th wheels I had my unit measured for Fram Flex by Grand Design at the GD East Coast Rally. According to their measurements at that time I was 1/16 inch away from needing to be concerned regarding frame…
The contact owns a 2017 Grand Design Momentum RV. The contact stated that the exterior storage doors failed to close properly. The contact stated that the generator doors almost detached, and the front rubber trim hold was detaching. The RV was towed to the dealer, where several repairs were…
This is a 43 foot fifth wheel RV. The frame near the front of the RV is showing signs of "frame-flex," or frame cracking. The attached pictures illustrate where the walls are shifting and creating wear marks; this is consistent with other RV owners experiences the same problem. This issue could…
The contact owns a 2017 Grand Design Momentum RV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V038000 (Equipment). The local dealer was contacted but declined to service the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Other Grand Design Momentum years
← 2016 Momentum · 2018 Momentum →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Momentum | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Momentum | 11 | 6 |
| 2023 Momentum | 25 | 9 |
| 2022 Momentum | 33 | 8 |
| 2021 Momentum | 58 | 4 |
| 2020 Momentum | 29 | 2 |
| 2019 Momentum | 15 | 2 |
| 2018 Momentum | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 | 13 | 2 |
| 2016 Momentum | 10 | 4 |
| 2015 Momentum | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 Momentum | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Momentum | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Grand Design Momentum?
Owners most often report service brakes, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Grand Design Momentum?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Grand Design Momentum a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Momentum model years, the 2017 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.