2017 Grand Design Solitude Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Grand Design Solitude, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact owns a 2017 Grand Design Solitude RV. The contact stated that while driving, the rear axle suspension separated from vehicle. The contacted noticed that the rear axle shifted three inches towards the driver’s side. The vehicle was taken to a rest stop where an independent mechanic replaced the left and right leaf springs. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11434056, filed 2021-09, 8,000 miles“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 2025-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 29% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 13 | 35% |
| 2021 | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 | 2 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2018 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 4 | 40% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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