2018 Grand Design Reflection Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Reflection years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Grand Design Reflection. That ranks 6th out of 15 Reflection model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 9,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 45% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 27% | 280 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 9% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 11,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 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.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Reflection fifth wheel trailers, models 28BH and 29RS. The circuit for the power converter does not have over-current protection.
Risk: An electrical short circuit in the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Grand Design RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to determine if the 50-amp mini breaker at the bus bar is installed correctly and that the circuit is wired correctly, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design RV customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design RV's number for this recall is 910017.
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:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2018 Reflection travel trailers, model 297RSTS. These vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the ram that moves the slide out room. The tire can contact the ram for the slide out room while the trailer is being towed, causing tire damage or a possible tire blowout.
Risk: Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit at each of the axle hangers, giving two additional inches of clearance. Tires that show evidence of damage will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910011.
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.
The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Recreational Reflection RV. The contact stated that there were structural cracks and frame separation on the RV, causing the rear interior walls to separate from the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed of a…
A thin rubber grommet is used to protect the electric brake wires passing through the axel tube. These grommets wear through during normal towing. This, in turn, causes the wire to short to ground leading to total failure of the trailer brakes. I did not experience an accident but came very close…
The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Reflection RV. The contact stated stated after starting the RV, he noticed that there was fire coming out of the refrigerator compartment. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with 3 fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and with the assistance of the fire…
Own 2018 Grand Design (GD) RV with a broken Lippert (LCI) spring hanger that holds the axle in place, not discovered until maintenance. Photos available. Research reveals longevity, LCI knowledge, fix, number of & lack of notification. Contacted dealer, GD & LCI about safety defect told âOut Of…
The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Reflection. The contact stated that as he retracted the RV's main slide out, the actuator used to retract the slide out snapped. Due to the failure, the slide out remained loose and was no longer secured to the RV. A technician was called to inspect the RV but…
Other Grand Design Reflection years
← 2017 Reflection · 2019 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 | 11 | 5 |
| 2017 Reflection | 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 2018 Grand Design Reflection?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.