2016 Grand Design Solitude Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Solitude years
- Not enough data 8th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Grand Design Solitude. That ranks 8th out of 14 Solitude model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 851 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 2 | 40% | 851 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Grand Design Solitude recalls (3)
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
Problem: Grand Design RV (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Momentum toy haulers and Solitude recreational trailers manufactured July 8, 2014, to August 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. These ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket over the back of existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910008.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Reflection 303RLS, 308BHTS and 313RLTS, model 2016 Solitude 375RE trailers manufactured March 12, 2015, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Grand Design has notified owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910003.
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.
The contact owns a 2016 Grand Design Recreational Solitude RV. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the side skirts separated from the wall. The contact also stated that the wall separated from the camper and that the rear of the RV moved from side to side independently. No warning…
The contact owns a 2016 Grand Design Solitude Camper. The contact stated while while the camper was traveling, the side door independently unlatched and opened. In addition the contact stated while the camper was parked , the contact noticed that the midddle slider was detached about 10 inches. The…
On 26 september 2018, i ordered a suspension kit for this trailer from www.etrailer.com. Order# 106838902. The kit i ordered was a roadmaster slipper spring kit #rm-2570 with the rm-2460 shock absorbers. This equipment is for an axle that is rated at 7,000 lb, which is what the axles on my trailer…
Brand new 2016 never towed by me. Trailer delivered by dealer. All 4 brakes covered in grease. Well known problem. No action by manufacture
I purchased this 5th wheel rv new in april of 2016. I have towed it approximately 800 miles. I figure that between delivery from the factory to the dealer in raynham, ma and my personal use that there is about 1700 total miles on this rv. I have been monitoring the grand design owners forum and…
Other Grand Design Solitude years
← 2015 Solitude · 2017 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 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 Solitude | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 3 |
| 2015 Solitude | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 Solitude | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 Solitude | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Grand Design Solitude?
Owners most often report service brakes, structure, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Grand Design Solitude?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.