2020 Grand Design Solitude Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 57%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Grand Design Solitude, 57% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 2025-01“The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Solitude. The contact stated that while completing routine maintenance on the RV, the contact noticed that there were three cracks on the passenger’s side frame, and there was a crack on the weld. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and denied the claim made by the owner. The frame manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000”
NHTSA complaint #11701651, filed 2025-11, 10,000 miles“Excessive Upper Deck Frame Flex. Unit is currently at Busted Knuckle Mobile RV Repair Auto, RV & Trailer in Henderson NV and has confirmed the unit is out of spec for Frame Flex. Grand Design has authorized minimal repair. See attached document for issues/symptoms.”
NHTSA complaint #11632839, filed 2024-12“This is an ongoing problem. I have had multiple frame related issues with this 5th wheel RV. The bedroom closet wall separated causing items to fall into the opening, A crack developed that eventually reached 9 in length in the sidewall by the bedroom slide. Most of the frame gussets supporting the rear and sides of the RV BENT and or the welds cracked. The floor sloped down at the edges due to improper support, Multiple times the propane doors opened while towing, Screws keep unscrewing from around the front of the RV. small cracks in the frame. …”
NHTSA complaint #11653640, filed 2025-04“1. Frame flex caused damage behind the pin box and under the drivers side bedroom slide schwinteck system. The slide motors came derailed causing the slide to become non-secured. There was a possibility of the slide opening while the Rv was being pulled on the road. Frame components required factory technician to weld supports under the slide and behind the pin box. 2. Two days after frame repairs a Rear leaf spring broke approximately 3 inches from bolt attaching to frame. This caused the drivers rear wheel to slide within one inch of the front wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11591687, filed 2024-05Related recalls
- 25V061000Feb 7, 2025Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel trailers. The step tread joints may be unsupported…Covers: Grand Design Solitude 2019–2024
Related service bulletins
- 11026622Nov 22, 2025Grand 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…
- 10219688Sep 14, 2022The 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…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 57% |
| 2023 | 11 | 55% |
| 2022 | 27 | 73% |
| 2021 | 24 | 77% |
| 2020 | 8 | 57% |
| 2019 | 3 | 60% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 3 | 30% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2020 Grand Design Solitude
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Grand Design Solitude
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology