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Grand Design SolitudeModel year report

2018 Grand Design Solitude Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,200miles, 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 2018 Grand Design Solitude (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2018 Grand Design Solitude. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and equipment (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,200 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 5 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: “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 so I would never have this problem again. I found out lippert was reimbursing for this repair. What do I need to do to qualify?”

NHTSA complaint #11067135, filed 2018-02, 6,000 miles

Suspension: “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 underneath our 5th wheel in two places. It also caused the two tires to rub together. …”

NHTSA complaint #11462558, filed 2022-04

Equipment: “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 this since then. In September 2023, the bedroom slide unexpectedly extended approximately halfway while the trailer was being towed, creating a significant highway safety hazard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11771125, filed 2026-10

Mileage 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 400 and 6,000 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 2018 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 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 2018 Grand Design Solitude have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2018 Grand Design Solitude as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Grand Design Solitude is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.

Has the 2018 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 2018 Grand Design Solitude reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,200 miles and the middle half falls between 400 and 6,000 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.