repaired · 2023 Q4
Appliance: refrigerator
Risk. An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
2018 Grand Design ReflectionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2018 Grand Design Reflection, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 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 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Grand Design Reflection has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Suspension
3Service brakes
2Structure
1Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 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 · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical short circuit in the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Risk. If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Tire failure can increase 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
2018 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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- Caution
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In owners' words
What Reflection owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Own 2018 Grand Design (GD) RV with a broken Lippert (LCI) spring hanger that holds the axle in place, not discovered until maintenance. Photos available. Research reveals longevity, LCI knowledge, fix, number of & lack of notification. Contacted dealer, GD & LCI about safety defect told “Out Of…
The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Reflection. The contact stated that during maintenance of the vehicle, he noticed that the driver’s side rear upper shackle pin on the Dexter trailer axle was not drilled to allow lubricant grease to enter, causing the pin and spring to dry out. The vehicle was…
While towing my rv, the weld that secures the rear axle springs broke. This weld was located on the right rear side of the frame and it snapped completely off the Lippert frame. It allowed the rear axle to move forward and the two tires on the right side contacted each other and the tires started…
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