repaired · 2023 Q4
Appliance: refrigerator
Risk. An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
2016 Grand Design ReflectionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2016 Grand Design Reflection, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-038 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Grand Design Reflection has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Service brakes
4Wheels
2Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension
1Equipment
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 14 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2016 Grand Design Reflection 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 · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If water enters the wiring connector, it can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. If the operator loads the vehicle to the GAWR on the label, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2017 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. The inaccurate label may result in users overloading their trailer, resulting in axle or tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2016 vs. every other Reflection 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 Reflection median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Reflection owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I'VE HAD 2 WHEEL BEARING FAILURES ON THE SAME WHEEL. I'M WONDERING IF THE UNIT IS OVER WEIGHT FOR THESE BEARINGS. GVWR 9995 LB, 2 AXLES RATED 4400 LB EACH, 1536 LB HITCH WEIGHT. UNIT GVWR OF 9995 LB MINUS HITCH WEIGHT OF 1536 LB PUTS 8459 LB ON THE AXLES. TWO 4400 LB AXLES MEANS 8800 LB TOTAL AXLE…
SUSPECTED DIMINISHED BRAKING ACTION WHILE TOWING MY 2016 GRAND DESIGN 313 RLTS 37 FOOT RV. WE TOWED FROM THE NORTHEAST TO THE SOUTHWEST THIS LAST SEPTEMBER. ONCE ARRIVING AT OUR DESTINATION AND PLACING THE RV IN STORAGE I BEGAN RESEARCHING THE BRAKE SET UP. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE AXLES LIPPERT…
IN AUGUST OF THIS YEAR, I PURCHASED A 2016 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION 313RLTS TRAVEL TRAILER (USED) FROM A GRAND DESIGN DEALER (PALM BEACH RV, WEST PALM BEACH, FL). VIN: [XXX]. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS TRAILER APPROXIMATELY 2,000 MILES. I NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER WASN'T BRAKING AS GOOD AS IT SHOULD BE, SO I…
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