repaired · 2024 Q4
Tires: markings
Risk. Incorrect tire size and inflation requirements may cause premature tread wear or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Grand Design ImagineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2023 Grand Design Imagine, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-151 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Grand Design Imagine has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Suspension
2Tires
1Equipment
1Structure
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
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
2023 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.
Axle assembly does not meet Federal Vehicle Safety requirements. Vehicle is rated at GVWR/PNVB 8995LB and axle assemble ratings are 4400 each. Two axles at 4400 each is 8800 LB, see axle tag photos. The leaf springs are rated at 3500 LBS with both being 7000 LB, see axle tag Leaf Spring Designation…
Upon inspection of the frame based on other complaints of frame cracking, I found approximate 2" cracks in the steel I beam frame rail above the leaf spring hangers. I read that this is indicative of frame flex and compromised or wrong steel thickness of the I beam. Im currently working with the…
Bent axle that caused tire to bent. There was no accident because unit was delivered to the service before fitting separated. In this case there was a recall of grand design reflection and momentum NHTSA Recall No. 23V-455 but not imagine. No warning signs were displayed. The issue was noticed at…
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