2022 Grand Design Transcend Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Transcend years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Grand Design Transcend. That is the most of any Transcend model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Grand Design Transcend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Grand Design Transcend recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude, and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace quick disconnect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910045. This recall supersedes Grand Design RV recall 22V308.
Structure:body; equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910031.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Grand Design Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910029.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; electrical system
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Reflection and Transcend travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.
Risk: Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910028.
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.
1. Complete Trailer brake system failure due to incorrect wire gauge used during assembly at Grand Design. 2. Frame failure at axle shackle weld on Lippert frame due to over-penetration. While towing the trailer there was a message on the tow vehicle information center "trailer Brakes…
We were driving home from the Denver area on Sunday, [XXX] at [XXX]. After about 15 minutes of driving, another driver pulled alongside and told me a tire was missing. I pulled over. One of the trailer tires (driver side, furthest back) was gone. It was nowhere to be seen. The bolts holding lugs…
Welds on the steel wheels are breaking. I've broken two separate wheels, one just backing into a site, and the other turning sharp at a gas station to get to a pump. The wheels are 2-piece, with the inner ring that welds to the outer hoop. The welds appear to be very thin and so just the pressure…
LED indicator lights on the kitchen range knobs over heated and caught on fire. I was filling the pantry in preperation for an upcoming trip. When I turned on the pantry light to the motion sensing position there was a slight momentary buzzing sound. I turned the switch off but then noticed that…
Other Grand Design Transcend years
← 2021 Transcend · 2023 Transcend →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Transcend | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Transcend | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Transcend | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 Transcend | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Transcend | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Transcend | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Transcend | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Transcend | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Transcend | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Grand Design Transcend?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Grand Design Transcend?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Grand Design Transcend a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Transcend model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.