2001 Keystone Cougar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cougar years
- Not enough data 19th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Keystone Cougar. That ranks 19th out of 28 Cougar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Keystone Cougar problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Keystone Cougar recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: This could result in a fire.
Fix: Keystone rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burner housing and thermal fuses free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or keystone rv at 574-535-2100.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2001 keystone cougar rv had refrigerators failure. Consumer wants to know why his claim for reimbursement was denied. *nj there was a yellow discoloration at the back side of the unit. The consumer received a denial letter which stated the pre-notification repair occurred earlier than august 25…
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 62 mph, the trailer dipped on the rear passenger side. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact determined the main leaf spring was fractured. The trailer was towed to an independent repair shop, who replaced the spring. A year later the driver side had…
Tire separation. *jb
Other Keystone Cougar years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cougar | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Cougar | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Cougar | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Cougar | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Cougar | 3 | 6 |
| 2021 Cougar | 4 | 7 |
| 2020 Cougar | 3 | 8 |
| 2019 Cougar | 9 | 8 |
| 2018 Cougar | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 Cougar | 3 | 7 |
| 2016 Cougar | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Cougar | 5 | 3 |
| 2014 Cougar | 4 | 4 |
| 2013 Cougar | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 Cougar | 5 | 2 |
| 2011 Cougar | 9 | 7 |
| 2010 Cougar | 10 | 4 |
| 2009 Cougar | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 Cougar | 9 | 3 |
| 2007 Cougar | 9 | 6 |
| 2006 Cougar | 6 | 4 |
| 2005 Cougar | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 Cougar | 26 | 3 |
| 2003 Cougar | 6 | 2 |
| 2002 Cougar | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Cougar | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 Cougar | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Keystone Cougar?
Owners most often report equipment, suspension, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Keystone Cougar?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Keystone Cougar a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cougar model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.