2014 Grand Design Solitude Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Solitude years
- Not enough data 7th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Grand Design Solitude. That ranks 7th out of 14 Solitude model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 5,150 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Grand Design Solitude problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 67% | 5,150 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 33% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 30 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Grand Design Solitude recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.
Risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged wiring, and properly secure the wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910026.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2014 Solitude 369RL, and Solitude 305RE fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured February 21, 2013, through July 24, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013 in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Grand Design at 1-574-825-8000. Grand Designs' number for this recall is 910001.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Axles are cracking. Yes available for inspection. Husband was checking under camper since we were going to get new tires and the dealer wanted to know what suspension we have. This is when he noticed the cracks in the axles. This is affecting both axles on the camper. This concerns us a lot if they…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 grand design solitude. While the vehicle was stationary, the seal on the axle spread grease on the brakes and caused them to malfunction. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was…
Had axel seals go bad on all 4 wheels causing very loose runny grease to leak past and coat the brake drums, shoes, magnet and all other components with a lot of grease causing the brakes to slip and not work. The trailer only had 1250 miles on it.
During an appointment for service it was discovered that the axle seals had failed and leaked grease onto the brakes making the brakes useless.
Lippert components (lci) of elkhart in, are the manufactures of the axle and brake equipment used on the grand design brand of trailers. I have a 2014 solitude 369rl 5th wheel. I have about 10,000 miles on the unit and during my last trip out i lost some braking capability. After further review 2…
Other Grand Design Solitude years
← 2013 Solitude · 2015 Solitude →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Solitude | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Solitude | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Solitude | 7 | 4 |
| 2023 Solitude | 20 | 6 |
| 2022 Solitude | 37 | 7 |
| 2021 Solitude | 31 | 4 |
| 2020 Solitude | 14 | 3 |
| 2019 Solitude | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 Solitude | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 Solitude | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 Solitude | 5 | 3 |
| 2015 Solitude | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 Solitude | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Grand Design Solitude?
Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Grand Design Solitude?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Grand Design Solitude a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Solitude model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.