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2018 Grand Design ImagineProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2018 Grand Design Imagine, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-393 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 41%Owner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Grand Design Imagine has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension40
Equipment20
Service brakes10
Structure10
Tires10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2018 Grand Design Imagine recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

41%repaired · 2023 Q1

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 21V-393 · May 26, 2021 · 55,508 vehicles · 22,575 repaired

Risk. Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2019 Q1

Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Recall 17V-789 · Dec 8, 2017 · 3,969 vehicles · 3,197 repaired

Risk. If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

69%repaired · 2018 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 17V-271 · Apr 25, 2017 · 1,662 vehicles · 1,147 repaired

Risk. If the slide room opens during transit there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Grand Design.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other Imagine year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Imagine median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Imagine owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE LEAF SPRING FLATTENING OUT, THE TIRES WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR BECAUSE THE TRAILER WAS NOT OVERLOADED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN…
Complaint 11271443 · Oct 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE 2600 RV. AFTER TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MILES, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT BOTH OF THE VEHICLE'S AXLES HAD LOST THEIR CAMBERS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS FOR THE AXLE MALFUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND AGREED TO…
Complaint 11257381 · Sep 23, 2019 · 5,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE TRAILER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PERFORMING A SAFETY INSPECTION OF THE TRAILER, SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE BALD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO D AND G CUSTOM CONVERSIONS, INC. (383 BURGNERS ROAD, CARLISLE, PA 17015, [PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED…
Complaint 11251828 · Aug 27, 2019

Own a 2018 Imagine?

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