Mercedes Benz GLS450 vs Grand Design Solitude
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercedes Benz GLS450 | Grand Design Solitude |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 102 | 254 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2021 | 2014–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2022 |
| Best model year | — | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.5% | 3.1% |
Mercedes Benz GLS450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
23
22.5%
Other & Unspecified
16
15.7%
Engine & Cooling
12
11.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
8.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
8
7.8%
Lights
6
5.9%
Steering
4
3.9%
Seats
4
3.9%
Grand Design Solitude by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
84
33.1%
Other & Unspecified
52
20.5%
Suspension
38
15.0%
Brakes
26
10.2%
Doors, Latches & Locks
20
7.9%
Equipment & Accessories
13
5.1%
Wheels
8
3.1%
Electrical System
6
2.4%