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2018 Grand Design SolitudeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2018 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 mileage3kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 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
Suspension20
Equipment10
Structure10
Wheels10

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

3 recalls

2018 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.

61%repaired · 2019 Q4

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 18V-399 · Jun 14, 2018 · 200 vehicles · 122 repaired

Risk. Contact with the hot grill may result in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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

2018 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2018 Grand Design Solitude, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Frame Flex on Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational TrailersPE24029 · still open
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In owners' words

What Solitude owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11067135 · Feb 5, 2018 · 6,000 miles
JUST PICKED UP A BRAND NEW 2018 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE 310GK 5TH WHEEL TRAILER AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES DON'T WORK VERY WELL. TOWED THE UNIT HOME 400 MILES AND DECIDED TO CONTACT LIPPERT, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE AXLES AND BRAKES. I WAS GIVEN A CLAIM NUMBER TO INSPECT THE BRAKES. DUE TO OWNING A…
Complaint 11001834 · Jun 27, 2017 · 400 miles

Own a 2018 Solitude?

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