2019 Grand Design Momentum Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 60%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Grand Design Momentum, 60% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,050 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We were in route to assateague for the weekend when our awning somehow opened & detached from our camper while driving at highway speed on rt 50 in maryland. I believe it failed due to being blown open by the wind, but I am unsure. When it detached, it violently flailed around damaging the exterior of the trailer. We were on the chesapeake bay bridge when the event occurred with the awning flailing around by cars & the bridge structure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11205775, filed 2019-05, 100 miles“Excessive Frame Flex/Failure& Structure I am reporting multiple serious structural and safety issues with my Grand Design RV that appear consistent with excessive frame flex and failure, as outlined in NHTSA Investigation PE24029. These include: Significant movement of front bedroom cabinets during travel, indicating internal structural instability of the walls. Large gaps in both the interior and rear toy hauler doors, which compromise insulation and safety concerns. Cracked and misaligned front entry door, even after manufacturer replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11667314, filed 2025-06“my suspension failed with the leaf springs breaking and the shackles and bushings failed then the frame is breaking( flexing). all fasteners were loose and some missing the body came loose from the frame... this is a issue with many other grand design 5th wheels ... hopefully the parts that fell off on the freeway did not hurt anyone... ( leaf springs)”
NHTSA complaint #11579614, filed 2024-03“Frame failure on fifth wheel deck. Noticed when hooking RV to tow vehicle that the pin box would move upward roughly 1 inch. Also when hitched to tow vehicle would notice that all cabinets in front bedroom would move to the point of damaging walls and causing the doors to bind and hit the ceiling. …”
NHTSA complaint #11627546, filed 2024-11“The contact owns a 2019 Grand Design Momentum 49M hitched to a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the driver’s side bedroom slide-out failed to extend as intended. The RV was taken to a dealer, where the failure was linked to frame flex. The contact was informed that there were four cracks in the frame of the RV. The RV was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11698500, filed 2025-11, 30,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 27% |
| 2023 | 20 | 80% |
| 2022 | 28 | 85% |
| 2021 | 42 | 72% |
| 2020 | 19 | 66% |
| 2019 | 9 | 60% |
| 2018 | 6 | 86% |
| 2017 | 3 | 23% |
| 2016 | 5 | 50% |
| 2015 | 5 | 100% |
Other parts of the 2019 Grand Design Momentum
10 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Grand Design Momentum
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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