Grand Design Solitude Problems by Year
Grand Design Solitude years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Solitude year: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Solitude: 37 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2021 Solitude: 31 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2023 Solitude: 20 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2025 Solitude: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2026 Solitude: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2018 Solitude: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Grand Design Solitude problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 83 | 9 | 1 |
| Suspension | 34 | 10 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 9 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| Equipment | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Grand Design Solitude model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Solitude | 2 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2025 Solitude | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2024 Solitude | 7 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2023 Solitude | 20 | 6 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 Solitude | 37 | 7 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 Solitude | 31 | 4 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Solitude | 14 | 3 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 Solitude | 5 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 Solitude | 4 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 Solitude | 10 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2016 Solitude | 5 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 Solitude | 5 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2014 Solitude | 6 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 Solitude | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Grand Design Solitude years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2020 (14), 2021 (31), 2022 (37), 2023 (20) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Solitude year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Grand Design Solitude?
Structure, with 83 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Grand Design Solitude have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.