2022 Grand Design Solitude problems & reliability
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Grand Design Solitude, alongside 7 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 23 | 70% |
| Unknown OR Other | 12 | 36% |
| Suspension → | 11 | 33% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 18% |
| Wheels | 5 | 15% |
| Equipment | 3 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 9% |
| Tires | 2 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I own a 2022 Grand Design Solitude 346FLS fifth wheel trailer. The trailer has been at the dealership for over nine months after structural frame cracks and weld separations were discovered during inspection. The cracks appear in structural frame components and welded areas supporting the chassis. This raises concerns…”
Suspension · filed Mar 11, 2026
“Weak bedroom floor. Screws backing out of bedroom floor and poking through flooring. Front nose cap separating from body. Broken screws on front nose cap. Pin box flex. Buckled wall in bunk slide out room. Main living space floor is bowing down where it meets the walls causing main door mis-alignment and the stairs to…”
Structure · filed Mar 9, 2026
“• Cracks in the Pin Box: A reputable RV dealer/shop has identified significant cracks in the pin box, indicating a serious structural compromise. • Slide-out failures: The GIBs on the slide-outs have broken, causing them to extend while the RV is in transport on highways. • Cargo door malfunctions: Cargo doors are…”
Latches/locks/linkages · filed Feb 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Frame Flex on Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers
Preliminary Evaluation PE24029 · opened Oct 9, 2024 · open
Technical service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Grand Design Solitude.
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 due to a combination…
920017 · Service Campaign · issued Nov 22, 2025
7-Way Strain Relief Relocation. Current strain relief needs relocated to provide additional securement to the 7-way cord.
24-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2024
TSB 24-001 Issued in March on March 7th. Concern: Complaint of upper deck flex which results in cosmetic damages to the interior and excessive flex at the pin box. Remedy : The procedure outlined in attached summary to…
TSB 24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 10, 2024
Broken Interior Step treads. Steps may break at the riser due to the amount of overhang.
24-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 11, 2024
Wiring to the remote start/stop switch of the generator at the GenSet panel is wired incorrectly. During use, the generator must be unplugged to shut down. This is ONLY on Solitude units with factory installed generator…
TSB 23-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 23, 2023
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 remedy includes the use…
TSB 22-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 14, 2022
Newly designed lippert upper deck leaves space between pin box and bulkhead. This creates the potential for water intrusion from road spray. The remedy is to install a filler plate (part number #110460)
TSB 22-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 5, 2022
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2022 Grand Design Solitude has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2022 Grand Design Solitude?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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