2021 Grand Design Reflection Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,600miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Grand Design Reflection (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2021 Grand Design Reflection. The part named most often is body and structure, with 14 complaints (58% of the total), followed by other or unknown (9) and suspension (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,600 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
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.
- Body and structure14 58%
- Other or unknown9 38%
- Suspension4 17%
- Brakes3 13%
- Equipment3 13%
- Electrical system2 8.3%
- Wheels1 4.2%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “While towing this 5th wheel camper we observed vertical motion between the truck and camper body. We had a mobile service technician expose the front frame and inspect, he found 3 frame cracks. We have an appointment with Grand Design on June 9, 2025 for their inspection & repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11645040, filed 2025-02Other or unknown: “This is for a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 28BH fifth wheel that we purchased a month ago. The slide out will not work properly causing major issues. We had to dismantle and remove the refrigerator and use a jack to prop up the slide out to get it to slide back in. This is after having to take apart the coverings to force the slide out back on it's track for it twisted and bent due to one side going out while the other side didn't. …”
NHTSA complaint #11772121, filed 2026-10Suspension: “I habe a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 303 RLS. The frame is cracked on both side just above the center spring shackles, I have also noticed frame flex between the pin box of the hitch and the rv body. I noticed the cracks when setting up the rv for the weekend and the frame flex driving down the road. I do not have any pictures of the cracks, but did attach a document to reference the frame crack and procedure to repair. The rv is at the dealership now being evaluated.”
NHTSA complaint #11626711, filed 2024-11Brakes: “The electric brakes on our brand new 2021 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS periodically go out. We get a warning through the brake controller that the trailer is disconnected or to check trailer brake wiring. The warning will go away and the electric brakes will work again, only to have the problem return with the complete loss of trailer brakes. This problem occurred on our very first outing with the new 5th wheel trailer. We have contacted Grand Design customer service through telephone and email, but have received no response. …”
NHTSA complaint #11419770, filed 2021-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,600 and 1,600 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V038000Jan 28, 2022Equipment › Appliance › RefrigeratorCovers: Grand Design Reflection 2013–2021, Solitude 2013–2021, Momentum 2013–2021
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…
Recall details for the 2021 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 11024412Oct 13, 2025Other or unknown. Lippert Components and Grand Design RV are launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Solitude 310GK & Reflection 303RLS…
- 11024411Oct 13, 2025Other or unknown. Lippert Components and Grand Design RV are launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Solitude 310GK & Reflection 303RLS…
- 11024239Oct 13, 2025Other or unknown. Lippert Components and Grand Design RV are launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Solitude 310GK & Reflection 303RLS…
- 10188517Apr 3, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. The #10 screws used to fasten the vertical column of the Schwintek In Wall system to the may have been over torqued, causing a loss of hold, resulting in loose and/or broken screwheads. As a result…
Other model years of the Grand Design Reflection
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 27 | 1,200 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2021 | 24 | 1,600 | 1 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 5 | 1,150 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 9 | 1,500 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 11 | 5,850 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 26 | 1,925 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2016 | 19 | 1,300 | 6 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2015 | 16 | 2,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Grand Design Reflection model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Grand Design Reflection have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2021 Grand Design Reflection as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Grand Design Reflection is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 14 complaints (58% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 9.
Has the 2021 Grand Design Reflection been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Grand Design Reflection reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,600 miles and the middle half falls between 1,600 and 1,600 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.