Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Grand Design Momentum
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Grand Design Momentum has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V044000 U-Bolt May Loosen and Shift Axle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V281000 Removable Steps May Detach While In Use NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V916000 Interior Step Tread May Detach From Base NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V193000 Improperly Tightened U-Bolt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V586000 Safety Chains Are Underrated For GVWR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V490000 Improperly Tightened U-Bolt NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Wheels 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
Of the 11 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Grand Design MOMENTUM is plagued by significant suspension and structural issues, evident from recurring recalls on U-bolts and step assemblies. Complaints about brakes and wheels further stress reliability concerns, affecting its overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-bolt assembly | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$400 | very common |
| Step assembly | 10,000–25,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
| Service brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Wheel bearings | 30,000–60,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| Trailer hitch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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.
- Annual brake inspection
- Tire rotation every 15,000 miles
- Suspension alignment check yearly
- Hitch inspection annually
- Electrical system check every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose U-bolt fittings
- Step assembly instability
- Reduced braking efficiency
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Suspension misalignment
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Grand Design Momentum at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.