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2018 Grand Design Reflection

Based on reports from 13 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 13 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

5 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED

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

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension5 (38%)

Brakes3 (23%)

Other1 (8%)

Structure1 (8%)

Power Train:axle Hubs1 (8%)

Drivetrain1 (8%)

Structure:body1 (8%)

2018 Grand Design Reflection: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 38% of all reports filed for the 2018 Grand Design Reflection, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2018 Grand Design Reflection, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Grand Design Reflection, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:axle Hubs Issues

Power Train:axle Hubs complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2018 Grand Design Reflection, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:axle hubs-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 2018 Grand Design Reflection. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

17V743000Dec 2017

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2018 Reflection travel trailers, model 297RSTS. These vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the ram that moves the slide out room. The tire can contact the ram for the slide out room while the trailer is being towed, causing tire damage or a possible tire blowout.

17V789000Dec 2017

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Reflection and Imagine travel trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.

18V764000Nov 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Grand Design RV, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Reflection fifth wheel trailers, models 28BH and 29RS. The circuit for the power converter does not have over-current protection.

20V362000Jun 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Reflection trailers. A wiring connector in the vehicle underbody may not be properly secured, allowing water intrusion into the wiring connector, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.

22V038000Feb 2022

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2018 Grand Design Reflection: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Grand Design Reflection?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Grand Design Reflection is related to the suspension, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2018 Grand Design Reflection reliable?

The 2018 Grand Design Reflection has 13 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 2018 Grand Design Reflection 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 2018 Grand Design Reflection have any recalls?

Yes, the 2018 Grand Design Reflection has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Grand Design Reflection problems start?

Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 10,000 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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