AI Damage2022 Grand Design Solitude: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Grand Design Solitude filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and suspension. The maker issued 7 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 37
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 73% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 35% of all complaints
- 3 Latches, locks, linkages 16% of all complaints
- 4 Wheels 14% of all complaints
- 5 Equipment 11% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
- 7 Tires 5% of all complaints
- 8 Electrical system 3% of all complaints
- Structure: 27 complaints (73% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Suspension: 13 complaints (35% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 6 complaints (16% of all).
- Wheels: 5 complaints (14% of all).
- Equipment: 4 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 37 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 27 | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 12 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
⢠Main entry door instability: The front door and screen are not operating correctly, preventing proper closure and causing the door to open unexpectedly during transport. ⢠Structural fastener failure: Screws and bolts are detaching from the unit during transport.
The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and hauling the RV, the rear passenger's side tire of the RV experienced a blowout. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with fractured slides and failure to the frame. There was an unknown diagnosis related to the suspension. The vehicle was repaired to the original specifications, but the failure recurred.
The RV was taken to a tire center where it was discovered that the brakes had crumbled and there was a spring inside. Additionally, the equalizer was cracked. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH on the highway, a wheel on the RV detached.
Additionally, The contact stated that he had discovered the same crack on all three front passenger's side tires that were replaced. The contact stated the crack in all three tires appeared to have formed within an inch of the wheel valve stem.
Exsessive frame flex/failure, Structural and Mechanical Issues · Cracked and separating frame. · King pin alignment is visibly off when hitched, greatly reducing maneuverability. We can no longer safely jackknife the trailer.
walls don't line up floors squeak, doors wont close. But the worst problem of all is the danger of towing. With a broken frame many things can happen including loss of life. This is what I fear the most. I have had this repaired once already by the factory and it is doing the same things again.
While driving, the entire wheel detached from the front axle on the driver's side on 7/31/2024. I was unaware of the tire coming off until another motorist flagged me down. I pulled over to the next gas station where I found the entire wheel, hub, and tire including brakes had detached from the vehicle.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 6,176 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 17% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Solitude has 11 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 37, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Grand Design is addressing concerns of excessive frame flex or wall securement in the front upper deck…
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…
- 7-Way Strain Relief Relocation
Current strain relief needs relocated to provide additional securement to the 7-way cord.
- Broken Interior Step treads
Steps may break at the riser due to the amount of overhang.
- 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 assess damages if any and direct customers to the…
- 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 package. Gen prep not affected.
- 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 of additional fasteners (961113 - Screw 14x1 Hex Waster Type a Zinc, 960736- #625 Tri-fold LG FLG Alum…
- 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)
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Grand Design Solitude?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, suspension, latches, locks, linkages. Total complaints: 37. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (5%), brake failure (3%), door locks, latches, handles (3%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Grand Design Solitude?
NHTSA lists 7 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Grand Design Solitude from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.