Keystone Cougar Problems by Year
Keystone Cougar years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cougar year: 2004, 2010. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Cougar: 26 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2010 Cougar: 10 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2019 Cougar: 9 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 Cougar: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2023 Cougar: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2026 Cougar: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Keystone Cougar problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 52 | 14 | 2 |
| Structure | 42 | 20 | 0 |
| Equipment | 25 | 14 | 0 |
| Suspension | 20 | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Wheels | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Keystone Cougar model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cougar | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2025 Cougar | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 Cougar | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Cougar | 2 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2022 Cougar | 3 | 6 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2021 Cougar | 4 | 7 | — | Tires | |
| 2020 Cougar | 3 | 8 | — | Suspension | |
| 2019 Cougar | 9 | 8 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 Cougar | 4 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2017 Cougar | 3 | 7 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Cougar | 5 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2015 Cougar | 5 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2014 Cougar | 4 | 4 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2013 Cougar | 6 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2012 Cougar | 5 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2011 Cougar | 9 | 7 | — | Structure | |
| 2010 Cougar | 10 | 4 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Cougar | 4 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2008 Cougar | 9 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2007 Cougar | 9 | 6 | — | Tires | |
| 2006 Cougar | 6 | 4 | — | Equipment | |
| 2005 Cougar | 7 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2004 Cougar | 26 | 3 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Cougar | 6 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Cougar | 6 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2001 Cougar | 3 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2000 Cougar | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 1999 Cougar | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Keystone Cougar years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (26), 2010 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cougar year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Keystone Cougar?
Tires, with 52 complaints across 14 model years.
How many recalls does the Keystone Cougar have?
48 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.