2016 Grand Design Solitude Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 850miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Grand Design Solitude (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Grand Design Solitude. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and suspension (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 850 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 40%
- Body and structure2 40%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “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 frequently an issue was discussed about grease appearing on the brake shoes. Being I own one, I decided to inspect this area to see if grease was getting on my brakes. I found that the grease from the wheel bearings was getting through the rear seal and had started spreading throughout the brake system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10949530, filed 2017-02, 1,700 milesBody and structure: “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 lights were illuminated. The RV was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with excessive frame flex, with the body moving approximately 3/8 inch from side to side. The contact was also informed that the RV frame was severely cracked and that the weld points were damaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762855, filed 2026-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1 and 1,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V038000Jan 28, 2022Equipment › Appliance › RefrigeratorCovers: Grand Design Solitude 2013–2021, Reflection 2013–2021, Momentum 2013–2021
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…
- 16V841000Nov 21, 2016EquipmentCovers: Grand Design Solitude 2015–2016, Momentum 2015–2016
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…
- 15V212000Apr 10, 2015Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assemblyCovers: Grand Design Solitude 2016, Reflection 2015–2016
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…
Recall details for the 2016 Grand Design Solitude → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10219688Sep 14, 2022Body and structure. The rear upper deck on Solitude ST390RK models produced prior to June 6, 2022 may not be properly supported. As a result, the rear upper deck floor may sag slightly at the sidewalls. Remedy: The…
- 10172587Apr 1, 2020Equipment. Customer Satisfaction Program released to have a protective heat shield installed behind convection microwave on units identified below to address concerns with excessive heat buildup.
Other model years of the Grand Design Solitude
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 20 | 9,300 | 6 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 37 | 10,080 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2021 | 31 | — | 4 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2020 | 14 | 10,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 5 | 3,200 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 10 | 3,600 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 850 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 5 | 5,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 6 | 2,300 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Grand Design Solitude model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Grand Design Solitude have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Grand Design Solitude as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Grand Design Solitude is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 2016 Grand Design Solitude been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Grand Design Solitude reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 850 miles and the middle half falls between 1 and 1,700 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.