2005 Keystone Cougar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cougar years
- Not enough data 7th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Keystone Cougar. That ranks 7th out of 28 Cougar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 4,980 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 57% | 4,980 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 150 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Keystone Cougar recalls (3)
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: Keystone is recalling 161,250 my 2004-2007 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Keystone is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner 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 at 1-866-425-4369.
Wheels:rim
Problem: On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel recreational vehicles equipped with tredit 16" chrome wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
Risk: The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Keystone is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may contact keystone at 866-425-4369.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Cracked or broken wheels (PE05022) — opened May 4, 2005, closed Sep 26, 2005, led to recall 05V201000.
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 a 2005 keystone cougar trailer. The vehicle was parked when he noticed that both rear axle shackles rear center had fractured. The springs had excessive corrosion. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired for the malfunction. He had a concern of the potential safety…
We received a recall notice on the refrigerator in our keystone cougar travel trailer. The recall only bandaids the problem. It does not fix the problem and that is ridiculous. I bought my camper brand new and have had it for 2 years. Now i had to pay $400.00 in labor because my coolant leaked…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone cougar. The vehicle has tireco mission, size st22575r15 tires. The contact noticed bulges in the center tire. The tire eventually blew out and caused minimal damage. Another blowout occurred later, which caused more substantial damage. The contact changed the…
On november 25, 2007 i was closing up my keystone courgar travel trailer after having used it for 4 days. After i slid in the two sideouts on the trailer i began to smell rubber burning and i began searching to see what was happening. I found flames inside and outside the trailer at the aft end of…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone cougar. While driving 60 mph, the passenger side rear thermo king tire blew out and damaged the passenger side quarter panel of the vehicle. The spare tire was placed on the vehicle, however, after driving 500 miles, the spare blew out as well. The original and…
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 | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 Cougar | 26 | 3 |
| 2003 Cougar | 6 | 2 |
| 2002 Cougar | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 Cougar | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Cougar | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 Cougar | 0 | 1 |
See all Keystone Cougar problems by year, every Keystone model, or the VIN decoder.
Similar Keystone models
Embed this 2005 Keystone Cougar badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Keystone Cougar?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Keystone Cougar?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.