2018 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 2018 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 3,200 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 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:appliance:refrigerator
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Solitude recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) supply line that runs through the exterior lower refrigerator compartment may contact the burner tube of the refrigerator, possibly damaging the line and causing an LP gas leak.
Risk: An LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the LP supply line for damage, replacing it as necessary. All lines in the vicinity of the burner tube will be wrapped in a thermal foil heat barrier material, then secured away from the burner tube of the refrigerator with additional P-clamps, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2020. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910021.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Grand Design Solitude fifth-wheel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas line on the optional pull-out outside kitchen may contact the underside of the hot grill.
Risk: Contact with the hot grill may result in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the LP gas line to prevent it from contacting the bottom of the grill, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design RV customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 900013.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Frame Flex on Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers (PE24029) — opened Oct 9, 2024, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving excessive frame flex and structural failure on a 2018 Grand Design Solitude 384GK fifth-wheel trailer. The RV experienced years of slide-out alignment and operational problems beginning shortly after purchase and Grand Design RV has known about…
One of the passenger side leaf springs on our Dexter axle snapped near the shackle point. Since we have read that this is a common issue, we are reporting as this could have potentially resulted in a serious safety issue. When our leaf spring snapped, it severed the propane line that runs…
From factory, vehicle standard build weight of this trailer (nothing loaded) is; 14,200 lbs. Trailer is a two axle design, with each axle rated at 7,000 lbs. Total load allowed by their specifications is 14,000 lbs. Before I add any items normally carried in a travel trailer (food, clothing, etc.)…
Mine is a 5th wheel trailer. It had 7k lb lippert axles from the factory. All four inside seals leaked and got grease on the brake drums and shoes. The trailer brakes didn't work from the first day i got the trailer. I ended up changing out the axles with dexter 8k lb axles with never lube bearings…
Just picked up a brand new 2018 grand design solitude 310gk 5th wheel trailer and noticed that the brakes don't work very well. Towed the unit home 400 miles and decided to contact lippert, the manufacturer of the axles and brakes. I was given a claim number to inspect the brakes. Due to owning a…
Other Grand Design Solitude years
← 2017 Solitude · 2019 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 | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 Solitude | 10 | 2 |
| 2016 Solitude | 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 2018 Grand Design Solitude?
Owners most often report service brakes, suspension, equipment problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.