2016 Grand Design Reflection Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Reflection years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Grand Design Reflection. That ranks 4th out of 15 Reflection model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (14 complaints, 74%), typically at around 1,300 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Grand Design Reflection 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 | 14 | 74% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 21% | 1,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 350 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | 2,750 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Grand Design Reflection recalls (6)
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.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Reflection trailers. A wiring connector in the vehicle underbody may not be properly secured, allowing water intrusion into the wiring connector, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Risk: If water enters the wiring connector, it can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring connectors up to prevent water intrusion, free of charge. This recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Grand Design's customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910020.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Reflection recreational trailers, model 357BHS and 367BHS, manufactured November 12, 2014, to September 22, 2016. The affected vehicles have an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Certification Label, stating a GAWR of 7,000 lbs when the actual GAWR is 6,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the operator loads the vehicle to the GAWR on the label, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Certification Label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to replace the Certification Label themselves, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910007.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Imagine and Reflection recreational trailers manufactured January 15, 2016 to May 4, 2016. The MB Sturgis LP regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.
Risk: If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP regulator kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910006.
Equipment:other:labels; suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel trailers manufactured September 5, 2013, to June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with axles rated to 5200 lbs. instead of 6000 lbs. as designed and as listed on the Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: The inaccurate label may result in users overloading their trailer, resulting in axle or tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and will replace any axle that is only rated to 5200 lbs. with an axle rated to 6000 lbs., free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-8000 ext. 2015. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910004.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Reflection 303RLS, 308BHTS and 313RLTS, model 2016 Solitude 375RE trailers manufactured March 12, 2015, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Grand Design has notified owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910003.
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.
I've had 2 wheel bearing failures on the same wheel. I'm wondering if the unit is over weight for these bearings. Gvwr 9995 lb, 2 axles rated 4400 lb each, 1536 lb hitch weight. Unit gvwr of 9995 lb minus hitch weight of 1536 lb puts 8459 lb on the axles. Two 4400 lb axles means 8800 lb total axle…
Suspected diminished braking action while towing my 2016 grand design 313 rlts 37 foot rv. We towed from the northeast to the southwest this last september. Once arriving at our destination and placing the rv in storage i began researching the brake set up. The manufacturer of the axles lippert…
In august of this year, i purchased a 2016 grand design reflection 313rlts travel trailer (used) from a grand design dealer (palm beach rv, west palm beach, fl). Vin: [xxx]. I have driven this trailer approximately 2,000 miles. I noticed that the trailer wasn't braking as good as it should be, so i…
Over packed wheel bearings from factory causing grease to be forced past rear wheel bearing seals and contaminating electric brakes. Brake effectiveness severely compromised causing difficulty in stopping 5th wheel trailer. Problem should have been found by selling dealership during it's first…
After less than 200 miles of total travel, we are informed that the wheel bearings and "backing plates" need to be replaced to the tune of nearly $1,000. My brakes are getting grease on them. This is an obvious safety hazard. Searching on the internet - the web is full of people with the same…
Other Grand Design Reflection years
← 2015 Reflection · 2017 Reflection →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Reflection | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Reflection | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Reflection | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Reflection | 7 | 3 |
| 2023 Reflection | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Reflection | 27 | 4 |
| 2021 Reflection | 23 | 1 |
| 2020 Reflection | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Reflection | 9 | 5 |
| 2018 Reflection | 11 | 5 |
| 2017 Reflection | 25 | 5 |
| 2016 | 19 | 6 |
| 2015 Reflection | 16 | 4 |
| 2014 Reflection | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Reflection | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Grand Design Reflection?
Owners most often report service brakes, wheels, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Grand Design Reflection?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Grand Design Reflection a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Reflection model years, the 2016 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.