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2016 Grand Design SolitudeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2016 Grand Design Solitude, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-038 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 33%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Grand Design Solitude has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes20
Structure20
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2016 Grand Design Solitude recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

46%repaired · 2018 Q2

Equipment

Recall 16V-841 · Nov 21, 2016 · 1,975 vehicles · 901 repaired

Risk. If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

58%repaired · 2017 Q2

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V-212 · Apr 10, 2015 · 148 vehicles · 86 repaired

Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Grand Design.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other Solitude year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Solitude median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Solitude owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BRAND NEW 2016 NEVER TOWED BY ME. TRAILER DELIVERED BY DEALER. ALL 4 BRAKES COVERED IN GREASE. WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. NO ACTION BY MANUFACTURE
Complaint 10955388 · Feb 18, 2017 · 1 miles
I PURCHASED THIS 5TH WHEEL RV NEW IN APRIL OF 2016. I HAVE TOWED IT APPROXIMATELY 800 MILES. I FIGURE THAT BETWEEN DELIVERY FROM THE FACTORY TO THE DEALER IN RAYNHAM, MA AND MY PERSONAL USE THAT THERE IS ABOUT 1700 TOTAL MILES ON THIS RV. I HAVE BEEN MONITORING THE GRAND DESIGN OWNERS FORUM AND…
Complaint 10949530 · Feb 4, 2017 · 1,700 miles

Own a 2016 Solitude?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.