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2018 Grand Design Solitude

Based on reports from 5 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
5
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 5 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

2 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension2 (40%)
Brakes2 (40%)
Wheels & Tires1 (20%)

2018 Grand Design Solitude: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 40% of all reports filed for the 2018 Grand Design Solitude, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 40% of all reports filed for the 2018 Grand Design Solitude, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2018 Grand Design Solitude, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
17
1
18
2
21
1
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Grand Design Solitude. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

18V399000Jul 2018

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Grand Design Solitude fifth-wheel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas line on the optional pull-out outside kitchen may contact the underside of the hot grill.

20V523000Sep 2020

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Solitude recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) supply line that runs through the exterior lower refrigerator compartment may contact the burner tube of the refrigerator, possibly damaging the line and causing an LP gas leak.

22V038000Feb 2022

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Grand Design Solitude: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Grand Design Solitude?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Grand Design Solitude is related to the suspension, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Grand Design Solitude reliable?
The 2018 Grand Design Solitude has 5 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Grand Design Solitude problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Grand Design Solitude have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Grand Design Solitude has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Grand Design Solitude problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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