2003 Keystone Cougar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cougar years
- Not enough data 8th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Keystone Cougar. That ranks 8th out of 28 Cougar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 3 | 50% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 33% | 5,488 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Keystone Cougar recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
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.
Tl* the contact owns 2003 keystone cougar rv. The contact stated that there was a bird's nest in the pin box of the vehicle and the head of the pin box was split in half. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where they advised that the frame work of the pin box would need replacing. The…
Going from california to las vegas on interstate 15 about ten miles from the nevada state line when i heard a whole lot of thumping from my cougar fifth wheel trailer. I had just traversed a very rough section of road with concrete barriers and no shoulders along the highway. I pulled over onto the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 keystone cougar rv. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact smelled a strong ammonia odor coming from the unit and the refrigerator was not operating properly. The refrigerator was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the heat tube…
My wife and i purchased a new 2003 cougar 5th wheel manufactured by keystone. Two months past the 1-year manufacturer warranty, we experienced two tire blowouts on the passenger side. Since the warranty had expired on the tires, we replaced them all with new 10-ply tires. After less than 1,000…
Nanking milestar trailer tires sidewall failure/cracking st225/75r15 load range d
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 | 6 | 2 |
| 2002 Cougar | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 Cougar | 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 2003 Keystone Cougar?
Owners most often report equipment, tires, equipment adaptive/mobility problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Keystone Cougar?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.