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BrakesPart report

2021 Grand Design Reflection Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
13%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Grand Design Reflection, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 2021-06

“We have taken two trips with trailer and (Tow vehicle - 2021 Ram 2500). First trip in April 2021 of about 150 miles round trip no problems were encountered. Second trip in May 2021 with a round trip of 380 miles we had repeated instances of Check Trailer Brake Wiring and trailer disconnected appear on dash. These warnings would disappear after a few moments. When safe to do so after first instance (and the warning was off) I pulled off the road and checked connection and trailer brakes by engaging the emergency trailer brake switch and trying to pull away. …”

NHTSA complaint #11419813, filed 2021-06

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024114%
2021313%
2019111%
2018327%
20171869%
20161474%
20151063%

Other parts of the 2021 Grand Design Reflection

Body and structure
14 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Grand Design Reflection

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology