2019 Grand Design Reflection Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 30, 2025 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Reflection years
Not enough data 7th of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Grand Design Reflection. That ranks 7th out of 15 Reflection model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 6,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2019 Grand Design Reflection problems

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

Structure4 · ~6,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~3,015 mi
Suspension2 · ~1,300 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~1,500 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~12 mi
Wheels1 · ~1,300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure444%6,000——
Electrical System222%3,015——
Suspension222%1,300——
Service Brakes111%1,500——
Unknown or Other111%12——
Wheels111%1,300——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 3 complaints
2019: 1201912020: 3202032021: 1202112023: 2202322025: 220252

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Grand Design Reflection recalls (5)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

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.

Electrical system:wiringOct 30, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V764000 · 1,765 vehicles

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.

Electrical systemOct 16, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V729000 · 92 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection travel trailers, models 285BHTS, 287RLTS and 297RSTS. The wires to the 50 amp mini-breaker may be installed incorrectly, leaving the circuit unprotected.

Risk: If the unprotected circuit overheats or experiences a short, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 50 amp mini-breaker to make sure that it is wired correctly, re-wiring it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910016.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assemblySep 24, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V658000 · 997 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection, Imagine and Transcend travel trailers. These axles may be missing inner bearings on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

Risk: If the bearings prematurely wear, it can cause the hub to overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910015.

Equipment:electricalSep 14, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V637000 · 53 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection travel trailers, model 295RL. The outside 110V outlet was not correctly wired to a ground-fault (GFI) protected circuit.

Risk: In the event of an electrical issue with an appliance or component that is plugged into the outside electrical outlet, an electrical shock may result, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a new correctly wired ground fault receptacle, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 900014.

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 2019 Grand Design Reflection RV. The contact stated that while pulling the RV, the contact noticed abnormal sounds coming from the hitch location, and the RV displayed excessive up and down movements. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that both the driver's side and…

Structure · received Dec 30, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11707769

Excessive movement of 5th wheel pin box as a result of cracked frame supporting it. This is the only point of attachment between the tow vehicle and the trailer. Complete failure could lead to uncontrolled detachment of trailer resulting in serious damage, injury or death. Grand Design inspected…

Structure · received Feb 17, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11643206

In April 2023 during an inspection to correct a misalignment of my 2019 5th wheel trailer's dual axles, it was discovered by the servicing shop (Straight Line Suspension, Mesa AZ) that the left rear spring hanger had failed causing one of the axles to become misaligned. Straight Line informed me…

Suspension · received Nov 11, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11554661

The contact owns a 2019 Grand Design Reflection RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the RV drove over a slight ditch in the road and a loud clunking noise was heard. After stopping to inspect the RV, the contact discovered that the front frame of the RV had failed and…

Structure · received Oct 5, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11548368

The contact owns a 2019 Grand Design Recreational Reflection. The contact stated that there were wires located underneath one of the slide out beds. While sliding out the bed, the bed rubbed against the wire and caused the wires to short circuit. The contact lost power to certain lights located in…

Electrical System · received Jun 8, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11420141

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report structure, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.