2023 Grand Design Solitude structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2023 Grand Design Solitude — 58% of all complaints for this model 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…”
filed Sep 1, 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…”
filed Feb 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Step tread joints may be unsupported, causing the tread to breakCampaign 25V061000 · Feb 7, 2025
Related service bulletins
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, 2025TSB 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
Structure problems in other Solitude years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Solitude | 24 | 71% |
| 2021 Solitude | 24 | 77% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Grand Design Solitude
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.