Grand Design / Momentum / 2021
2021 Grand Design Momentum problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints about the 2021 Grand Design Momentum with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 39.3% of them, the clear leader, ahead of suspension at 19.6%. A further 28.0% were filed without a specific system named.
Complaints107
Crashes1
Fires0
Injuries0
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 39.3% · 42
Unknown or other 25.2% · 27
Suspension 19.6% · 21
Latches/locks/linkages 8.4% · 9
Equipment 2.8% · 3
Service brakes 1.9% · 2
Electrical system 0.9% · 1
Exterior lighting 0.9% · 1
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash.
Reading the numbers
Filings are rising, 100 in the last three years against 7 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 8,000 miles.
In owners' own words
This trailer has frame flex in the gooseneck area to the point it is damaging the cabinetry in the front of the trailer. I have been in multiple momentum trailers with this problem and the dealership just wants me to trade it in or charge an astronomical amount of money to try and fix. Itâs a known problem that everyone needs to be aware of. Structure
Signs of frame flex/failure Lag boats through frame beam into exterior walls, are protruding and coming out. Countertop and cabinet, rubbing against the walls, lots of cracks in the Front Cap. The RV as less then 5000 miles on it and only used maybe once a month during summer months. Per my research these are signs of frame flex/failure. Structure
Frame failure! Driving down the road and noticed the kin box moving up and down into the Rv! I do not feel comfortable towing this Rv I feel it is going to cause a serious accident. Structure
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…