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Grand Design ReflectionModel year report

2018 Grand Design Reflection Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,850miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Grand Design Reflection (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2018 Grand Design Reflection. The part named most often is suspension, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and body and structure (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,850 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Suspension: “The suspension hanger, the piece that holds leaf spring and is attached to the frame of the trailer, broke clean through on inboard rear passenger side of the vehicle. The suspension failure was discovered while parked and during routine lubrication of the suspension wet bolts. The component is an inverted u bracket, the top of which attaches to the trailer frame, the arms of which, in conjunction with a wet bolt provide the mounting location for the rear eye of the leaf spring. …”

NHTSA complaint #11209790, filed 2019-05, 2,700 miles

Brakes: “Found several problems online indicating that grease leaks past the axle seals and contaminates the brakes. My wheels are showing signs of grease and it is only a matter of time before the brakes lose effectiveness. Problem is that the condition will get progressively worst and the user may not notice the loss of brake effectiveness until it is too late.”

NHTSA complaint #11005866, filed 2017-07, 500 miles

Body and structure: “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 Customer Satisfaction Campaign related to the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11709891, filed 2026-01

Equipment: “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 department. A fire department report was filed. A police report was filed, but the police report information was not available. The contact sustained a scraped left knee while exiting the RV, but did not seek medical assistance. The RV was towed to the contact's residence. …”

NHTSA complaint #11597322, filed 2024-06, 10,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 500 and 10,000 miles.

67%0–1033%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,850 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20172018201920212023202432026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Grand Design Reflection → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.

Other model years of the Grand Design Reflection

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20247—3———Too new
2022271,2004——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
2021241,6001———Rising
202051,1501———Not enough data
201991,5005———Not enough data
2018115,8505———Not enough data
2017261,9255——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
2016191,3006———Stable
2015162,5004———Stable

All Grand Design Reflection model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Grand Design Reflection have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2018 Grand Design Reflection as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Grand Design Reflection is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2018 Grand Design Reflection been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Grand Design Reflection reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,850 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 10,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.