2020 Grand Design Solitude Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Solitude years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Grand Design Solitude. That ranks 4th out of 14 Solitude model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (8 complaints, 57%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 57% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 57% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Grand Design Solitude recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:step/ladder; equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:materials:flooring
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel trailers. The step tread joints may be unsupported, causing the tread to break.
Risk: A broken step increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will reinforce the current step tread with a metal bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910048.
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Recreational Solitude RV. The contact stated that there was extensive frame flex in the RV. The contact stated that the slide-outs rolled out while turning. The contact stated that there was an issue with the kingpin that related to the flex frame. The doors…
The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Solitude. The contact stated that while completing routine maintenance on the RV, the contact noticed that there were three cracks on the passengerâs side frame, and there was a crack on the weld. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…
This is an ongoing problem. I have had multiple frame related issues with this 5th wheel RV. The bedroom closet wall separated causing items to fall into the opening, A crack developed that eventually reached 9 " in length in the sidewall by the bedroom slide. Most of the frame gussets supporting…
While we are driving, the front and back door of our rv open while in transit. This happens even when the RV doors are both locked and deadbolted. They both open up and we have had to add a bar to keep the door from opening all the way on the rear, which places us and others in danger while…
I beam frame, frame failure, compartment doors popping open, walls moving, lag screws incorrect. RV is available for inspection. compartment door popping open and tings falling out, walls coming loose and RV breaking apart king pin breaking at front of RV and coming loose from two vehicle. It has…
Other Grand Design Solitude years
← 2019 Solitude · 2021 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 | 14 | 3 |
| 2019 Solitude | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 Solitude | 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 2020 Grand Design Solitude?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 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 2020 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 2020 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.