Keystone Cougar problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 40 recalls on file for the Keystone Cougar (2005–2026).

Complaints: 26
Recalls: 40
Model years: 22
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Keystone Cougar model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Keystone Cougar model year

Year	Complaints	Fires	Recalls	Top problem
2026 Cougar	2	0	0	Brakes
2025 Cougar	0	0	1	—
2024 Cougar	0	0	1	—
2023 Cougar	2	0	1	Body & Structure
2022 Cougar	3	0	6	Body & Structure
2021 Cougar	4	0	7	Wheels & Tires
2020 Cougar	3	0	8	Suspension
2019 Cougar	7	0	8	Body & Structure
2018 Cougar	2	0	4	Body & Structure
2017 Cougar	1	0	7	Body & Structure
2016 Cougar	1	1	2	—
2015 Cougar	0	0	3	—
2014 Cougar	0	0	4	—
2013 Cougar	0	0	2	—
2012 Cougar	0	0	2	—
2011 Cougar	0	0	7	—
2010 Cougar	1	0	4	Body & Structure
2009 Cougar	0	0	3	—
2008 Cougar	0	0	3	—
2007 Cougar	0	0	2	—
2006 Cougar	0	0	1	—
2005 Cougar	0	0	1	—

Most common Keystone Cougar problem areas (all years)

Body & Structure
14 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Wheels & Tires
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Keystone Cougar received by NHTSA each month.

Keystone Cougar recalls

Recall 26V313000May 18, 2026926 vehiclesModel years 2024
Risk: Loose shock bolts may cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V899000Nov 27, 2024303 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the towed vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V169000Mar 16, 2023276 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: Without an emergency exit window, there would not be a second way for occupants to exit the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 22V604000Aug 9, 202220,610 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 22V383000May 27, 2022764 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: A table or bed that drops unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 22V209000Mar 31, 2022513 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022
Risk: Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V144000Mar 11, 202239,240 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Inoperable safety alarms increase the risk of injury.
Recall 22V105000Feb 23, 2022118 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Incorrect load range tires can allow the vehicle to become overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V708000Sep 13, 202195,885 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021
Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V380000May 24, 20211,990 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021
Risk: A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V178000Mar 16, 202131 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: An energized shore power connection can cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 20V801000Dec 18, 2020347 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Since it is not connected properly to the breaker, if the Solar Prep wiring experiences an electrical short, it will increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V670000Oct 30, 20201,278 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: If the inverter is turned on, and energizes the shore power connection, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 20V398000Jul 7, 20208,313 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: If the antenna detaches from the trailer while moving it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V302000May 26, 2020192 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: If the cooktop burner flames invert, there is an increased risk of a fire and injury.
Recall 19V689000Sep 30, 2019379 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 19V650000Sep 11, 201918 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: If an emergency event occurs, trailer occupants may not be aware of the emergency exit function of the window, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recall 18V843000Nov 28, 2018982 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V723000Oct 15, 20181,276 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V383000Jun 7, 20185,151 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the wooden assembly is exposed to high temperatures, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Recall 18V320000May 16, 201894 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: A propane leak into the living area can increase the risk of injury or fire.
Recall 17V755000Nov 22, 20171,205,997 vehiclesModel years 2005–2018
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 17V673000Oct 25, 20171,890 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: If the stabilizer jacks separate during transit, they could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V206000Mar 27, 201743 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: If the breaker sparks when it is being manually reset, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 17V147000Mar 7, 201730 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: Without a smoke detector, in the event of a fire, the trailer occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Other Keystone models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology