2017 Grand Design Reflection Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Reflection years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Grand Design Reflection. That ranks 2nd out of 15 Reflection model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (18 complaints, 72%), typically at around 1,700 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 18 | 72% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 20% | 9,210 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 12% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 3,350 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 8% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 60 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 21,300 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Grand Design Reflection recalls (5)
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:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Reflection and Imagine travel trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Risk: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 900012.
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.
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.
Noticed the left side of the 5th wheel seemed lower, the smell of burning rubber was highly present. Upon further investigation noticed the front axle leaf spring had broken. Noticed the new tire was hot and rubbed up on and caused damage to the metal of the chassis and ruined the new tire.
Intermittent brakes (lost brakes) on fifth wheel due to the use of undersize wire and overuse of scotchlok guillotine connectors. Each brake has a maximum current draw of 4amps. 4x4 = 16 amp possible draw on 14 awg wire at approximately 60+ foot loop round trip from pin box to brakes back to pin…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH WESTLAKE SUPER ST TIRES, SIZE: ST225/75/R15, DOT NUMBER: [redacted]. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BULGE ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE UPON INSPECTION AT A REST STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UP…
I was driving in arkansas in october 11th 2019 when i noticed the rv did not appear to be tracking straight behind the truck. I packed up and left the campground about 2 hours earlier. There were no issues with the axles at that time. There were no unusual road hazards or shocks to the frame during…
The right rear leaf spring hanger for the rear axle broke off from the trailer frame, this happened when vehicle was in motion on the highway. Noticed rear axle out of place when we were parked in our driveway upon further inspection that is when we noticed the right rear hanger broken completely…
Other Grand Design Reflection years
← 2016 Reflection · 2018 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 | 25 | 5 |
| 2016 Reflection | 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 2017 Grand Design Reflection?
Owners most often report service brakes, suspension, equipment problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Grand Design Reflection?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.