2020 Grand Design Solitude Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles, 1 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 2020 Grand Design Solitude (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2020 Grand Design Solitude. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by body and structure (8) and latches, locks and linkages (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the step/ladder and 2 technical service bulletins 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.
- Other or unknown8 57%
- Body and structure8 57%
- Suspension2 14%
- Equipment1 7.1%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “On Monday May 30th, 2022my husband Mike was sitting in the recliner and heard a couple of “pops” and then he heard another louder “pop.” He got up and walked over to the glass sliding door and saw our 2020 Grand Design Solitude 310G camper was on fire. He turned to me and hollered for me to call 911 and that the camper was on fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11467694, filed 2022-06Body and structure: “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 been reported to dealer service center The problem has been inspected by the MFG Dealer the problem started cracking of floors, loose lag screws, bent I beam, walls moving.”
NHTSA complaint #11636181, filed 2025-01Latches, locks and linkages: “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 driving. We have pulled over and the door whipped open and hit a road sign, it could as easily hit construction worker. I have reported it to Grand Design, and at that time, it was not repaired. I was at the headquarters at the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639589, filed 2025-01Suspension: “There appears to be massive frame flex and/or failure my unit interior stairs have been scrapping on walls as well as large hutch, have suffered roof separation at cap, suspension failures with broken leave springs”
NHTSA complaint #11588334, filed 2024-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 10,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V061000Feb 7, 2025Structure › Body › Step/ladderCovers: Grand Design Solitude 2019–2024
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.
- 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…
- 20V523000Aug 28, 2020Equipment › Appliance › RefrigeratorCovers: Grand Design Solitude 2017–2021
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…
Recall details for the 2020 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. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 11026622Nov 22, 2025Body and structure. Grand Design is addressing concerns of excessive frame flex or wall securement in the front upper deck area of a limited number of fifth-wheel units. This condition could potentially occur over time…
- 11024412Oct 13, 2025Other or unknown. Lippert Components and Grand Design RV are launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Solitude 310GK & Reflection 303RLS…
- 11024411Oct 13, 2025Other or unknown. Lippert Components and Grand Design RV are launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Solitude 310GK & Reflection 303RLS…
- 11024239Oct 13, 2025Other or unknown. Lippert Components and Grand Design RV are launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Solitude 310GK & Reflection 303RLS…
- 11007851Mar 11, 2024Other or unknown. Broken Interior Step treads. Steps may break at the riser due to the amount of overhang.
- 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 2020 Grand Design Solitude have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2020 Grand Design Solitude as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 Grand Design Solitude is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by body and structure with 8.
Has the 2020 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 2020 Grand Design Solitude reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 10,000 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.