2017 Grand Design Reflection used buying checklist

Test for the problems owners report most

The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.

• Brakes18 owner complaints, usually around 1,700 miles

  Brake firmly from moderate speed: the pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight, with no grinding or pulsing.

• Suspension5 owner complaints

  Drive over bumps and listen for clunks or rattles. Look for uneven tire wear.

• Body and structure2 owner complaints

  Look underneath for rust, especially on the frame and brake lines, and check that door and panel gaps are even.

• Wheels2 owner complaints

  Listen for humming or grinding that changes with speed, a sign of worn wheel bearings.

Make sure these recalls were done

Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.

• EquipmentRecall number 22V038000, Jan 28, 2022
• Electrical systemRecall number 20V362000, Jun 19, 2020
• EquipmentRecall number 17V789000, Dec 8, 2017
• EquipmentRecall number 16V717000, Oct 7, 2016
• EquipmentRecall number 16V355000, May 25, 2016

Service bulletins worth asking about

Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.

• The #10 screws used to fasten the vertical column of the Schwintek In Wall system to the may have been...Apr 3, 2017

Before you pay

• Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
• Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
• Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
• Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
• Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.