Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Grand Design Momentum
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Grand Design Momentum has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V038000 Unsecured Refrigerator Wire May Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V393000 LP Gas Pressure Regulator May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V841000 Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V822000 Vehicle Weight Information Understated/Part 567 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Grand Design Momentum exhibits several critical recalls, primarily concerning equipment issues like the refrigerator wire and LP systems, risking safety. Combined with complaints about structural integrity and brake problems, these factors contribute to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator wiring | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| LP gas regulator | 10,000–30,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Structure issues | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Check and secure refrigerator wiring
- Inspect LP gas system
- Test and maintain braking system
- Inspect and maintain structure
- Check wheel alignment and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Refrigerator not cooling properly
- Unusual propane smell
- Soft spots on the floor
- Brake pedal vibrations
- Excessive sway while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Grand Design Momentum at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.