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Grand Design SolitudeModel year report

2017 Grand Design Solitude Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,600miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Grand Design Solitude (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2017 Grand Design Solitude. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension (4) and body and structure (3). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,600 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “We purchased a brand new 2017 Grand Design Solitude 310gk. Upon reviewing the Grand Design owner's forum, numerous people reported their brakes being covered in grease from the leaking seals. 75% of owners polled in the forum reported their brakes are faulty. We had our rv dealer pull the drums and they reported that all of the brakes are faulty and covered in grease. We're now waiting for the repair parts to arrive from Grand Design and lippert mfg. We were supposed to leave on a canadian rockies trip last week. …”

NHTSA complaint #10991920, filed 2017-05, 1,000 miles

Suspension: “Our trailer has a lippert suspension originally with 7,000# axles that have been upgraded to 8,000# axles just 4,200 miles ago. One of the four spring packs came apart on the interstate causing the axle to become misaligned and nearly causing us to drive over the edge of a guardrail on a narrow bridge with two lanes at 50mph. This is the 3rd lippert spring failure we have had, but the 6th suspension failure. Upon inspection we also have discovered that each time the bronze bushings are prematurely, completely, worn through so that there is no anti-friction surface remaining. Pictures attached.”

NHTSA complaint #11005291, filed 2017-07, 4,200 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2017 Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was made aware by another driver that the rear wall of the trailer had separated from the sidewall. The contact pulled over and ratchet strapped the bottom of the rear wall onto the sidewall of the rv and drove home. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the rv needed to be inspected by an authorized dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11415522, filed 2021-05, 940 miles

Other or unknown: “The steel Frame of the 5th wheel trailer developed broken welds and cracked metal tubing. This information should be included in the following current investigation. ODI PE24029”

NHTSA complaint #11633748, filed 2025-01

Mileage when problems were reported

88% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 5,000 miles.

88%0–100%10–250%25–5013%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20174201820212025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 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. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.

Other model years of the Grand Design Solitude

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20247—4———Too new
2023209,3006———Too new
20223710,0807——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
202131—4——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20201410,0003———Not enough data
20195—4———Not enough data
201853,2003———Not enough data
2017103,6002———Not enough data
201658503———Not enough data
201555,0002———Not enough data
201462,3002———Not enough data

All Grand Design Solitude model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Grand Design Solitude have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2017 Grand Design Solitude as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Grand Design Solitude is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension with 4.

Has the 2017 Grand Design Solitude been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 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 2017 Grand Design Solitude reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,600 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 5,000 miles; 88% 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.