2023 Grand Design Solitude problems & reliability
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Grand Design Solitude, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 4, 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 components.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 11 | 58% |
| Unknown / Other | 10 | 53% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 11% |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 5% |
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
“Frame and structural integrity/towable RV. 7/15/2024 — First Warranty Repair (Frame): Blue Compass found broken seal-plate welds on the frame; welds repaired, bolts replaced. 30 ft of roof membrane, which had pulled loose and "ballooned" in transit, was fully replaced. 6/2026 — Recurrence: Roof membrane pulled loose…”
Structure · filed Sep 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Grand Design 5th Wheel. The contact stated that the propane gas pigtail was on the floor and created an electrical spark and popping noise that traveled up to other cords. The contact stated that the pigtail cord was improperly fitted and should not have been on the floor. The vehicle was not…”
Equipment · filed May 4, 2026
“This report details a suspected major structural frame failure on my 2023 Grand Design Solitude 391DL. The issues, which are progressive and worsening, indicate a severe loss of structural integrity in the front gooseneck and upper deck area of the fifth wheel. Key observations and symptoms include: Interior Wall…”
Structure · filed Feb 3, 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
6 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 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
We have found that when a customer reclines the customer’s recliner may tip forward unexpectedly, this can result in the customer potentially falling out of the recliner. The fix for this is to ensure the recliners are…
25-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 31, 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
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 2023 Grand Design Solitude has 6 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 2023 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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