AI Damage2025 Grand Design Lineage: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Grand Design Lineage filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and fuel/propulsion system. The maker issued 3 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 33% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Latches, locks, linkages 33% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Equipment: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that additional rear springs needed to be installed to increase the clearance between the springs and the bump stops. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V473000 (EQUIPMENT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
The display indicates "Low Fuel Pressure" and the Check Engine light comes on. The vehicle has been to the Ford Service Center several times for repair. They have validated the issue and have documented the DTS codes. Some components have been replaced or overlaid. My and other's safety has been put at risk.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Lineage has 1 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- AC may not cool efficiently
Process walks dealer through how to install a direct dump feature to the AC system and add insulation in the front cab area.
- n response to concerns the entry steps may unexpectedly deploy on the Grand Design Lineage Class C…
n response to concerns the entry steps may unexpectedly deploy on the Grand Design Lineage Class C motorhomes GDRV has issued a service bulletin. Bulletin covers 2025-2026 Lineage Class C Motorhomes built with a sensor…
- Relates to concerns that the slide may not fully retract at the bottom, causing water intrusion
25FW Lineage models built between 5/6/24 - 7/25/25 are potentially affected.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Grand Design Lineage?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, fuel/propulsion system, latches, locks, linkages. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (67%), steering or power steering problems (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Grand Design Lineage?
NHTSA lists 3 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Grand Design Lineage from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.