2019 Grand Design Momentum Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Momentum years
More complaints than other years 5th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Grand Design Momentum. That ranks 5th out of 13 Momentum model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (10 complaints, 67%), typically at around 100 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2019 Grand Design Momentum problems

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

Unknown or Other10 · ~100 mi
Structure9 · ~15,050 mi
Electrical System3 · ~100 mi
Latches/locks/linkages2
Suspension2
Fuel/propulsion System1
Wheels1 · ~500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other1067%100——
Structure960%15,050——
Electrical System320%100——
Latches/locks/linkages213%———
Suspension213%———
Fuel/propulsion System17%———
Wheels17%500——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 5 complaints
2018: 1201812019: 2201922021: 1202112022: 1202212024: 5202452025: 4202542026: 120261

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Grand Design Momentum recalls (2)

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Equipment:appliance:refrigeratorJan 28, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V038000 · 43,421 vehicles

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 systemsMay 26, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V393000 · 55,508 vehicles

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.

I have a 2019 Grand Design Momentum 399TH that has frame flex. We have put in a compliant to Grand Design themselves and had them inspect it. It was confirmed to have had frame flex, twice. The first time it was 'fixed" was April of 2024 at Grand Design Service Center. The second time was November…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766896

The contact owns a 2019 Grand Design Momentum 49M hitched to a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the driver’s side bedroom slide-out failed to extend as intended. The RV was taken to a dealer, where the failure was linked to frame flex. The contact was informed…

Structure · received Nov 10, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11698500

Excessive Frame Flex/Failure& Structure I am reporting multiple serious structural and safety issues with my Grand Design RV that appear consistent with excessive frame flex and failure, as outlined in NHTSA Investigation PE24029. These include: Significant movement of front bedroom cabinets during…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 16, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11667314

frame failure and structural issues

Unknown or Other · received Jun 12, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11666574

2019 Grand Design Momentum 397ms (VIN: [XXX] ) I am having to file this NHTSA (potential frame failure) complaint with assistance from Pete West, who is acting as my RV consumer advocate due to the fact that my husband, who was unarmed snd violently shot and killed on [XXX], by an off-duty Ft…

Unknown or Other · received Mar 2, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11645842

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Grand Design Momentum?

Owners most often report unknown or other, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 10 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.