repaired · 2026 Q3
Materials: flooring
Risk. A broken step increases the risk of injury.
2021 Grand Design SolitudeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2021 Grand Design Solitude, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-061 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Grand Design Solitude has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Structure
6Latches/locks/linkages
5Suspension
2Equipment
2Electrical system
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 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.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Risk. An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Appliance: refrigerator
Risk. An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Appliance: refrigerator
Risk. An LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.
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
2021 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
'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Grand Design Solitude, and the recalls they led to.
- Frame Flex on Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational TrailersOpen
In owners' words
What Solitude owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
*I believe the frame to my Grand Design RV is broken/failing again and is available for inspection. *If the frame fails and breaks it will come detached from the tow vehicle possibly injuring or worse killing people. *The problem is visible to see as there is at least one broken weld and lag…
Beginning in 2024 our RV exhibited consistent structural movement & frame flex including: upper deck flex, front cap cracking, cracked moldings, sidewall movement, filon transition movement, screws pushing upward into floors, slides coming out during travel. Rv has unsuccessfully been repaired…
Frame weld cracks. Wall support framing cracks. Damaged cargo doors from flexing frame. Slideout damage from frame support break which may or may not keep it locked in placed during travel. Has been returned to manufacturer twice. 2024, 2025. Same issues again in 2026.
Own a 2021 Solitude?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.