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2021 Grand Design Imagine

Based on reports from 24 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 24 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

5 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 9K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension5 (21%)

Other5 (21%)

Structure:body4 (17%)

Wheels & Tires4 (17%)

Structure3 (13%)

Drivetrain1 (4%)

Fuel System1 (4%)

Tires:tread/belt1 (4%)

2021 Grand Design Imagine: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2021 Grand Design Imagine, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 9,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 9K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2021 Grand Design Imagine, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2021 Grand Design Imagine, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Grand Design Imagine, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Grand Design Imagine. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

21V393000Jun 2021

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.

21V636000Aug 2021

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2021 Imagine recreational trailers equipped with Dexter D30 axles. The axles may have been assembled with incorrect inner bearings.

22V039000Mar 2022

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Imagine travel trailers. The cast aluminum pull handles on the cabinet doors and drawers may have sharp edges.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 24 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2021 Grand Design Imagine: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Grand Design Imagine?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Grand Design Imagine is related to the suspension, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2021 Grand Design Imagine reliable?

The 2021 Grand Design Imagine has 24 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2021 Grand Design Imagine problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2021 Grand Design Imagine have any recalls?

Yes, the 2021 Grand Design Imagine has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Grand Design Imagine problems start?

Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 9,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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