Grand Design Reflection Problems by Year
Grand Design Reflection years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Reflection year: 2017, 2021, 2022. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Reflection: 27 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2017 Reflection: 25 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2021 Reflection: 23 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2014 Reflection: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2023 Reflection: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2020 Reflection: 5 complaints, 1 recall
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 Reflection problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 51 | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Suspension | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| Equipment | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Grand Design Reflection model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Reflection | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2026 Reflection | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2025 Reflection | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2024 Reflection | 7 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2023 Reflection | 4 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2022 Reflection | 27 | 4 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 Reflection | 23 | 1 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Reflection | 5 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2019 Reflection | 9 | 5 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 Reflection | 11 | 5 | — | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 Reflection | 25 | 5 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Reflection | 19 | 6 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 Reflection | 16 | 4 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2014 Reflection | 1 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 Reflection | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Grand Design Reflection years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2017 (25), 2021 (23), 2022 (27) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Reflection 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 Reflection?
Service Brakes, with 51 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Grand Design Reflection have?
21 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.