2010 Keystone Cougar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cougar years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Keystone Cougar. That ranks 2nd out of 28 Cougar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 50% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 40% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 20% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 20% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 10% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Keystone Cougar recalls (4)
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; tires:temporary/emergency spare tire; structure:body:bumpers
Problem: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Keystone is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 cougar, laredo and outback travel trailers equipped with lippert component hitch couplers for lack of indentation on the forward edge of the coupler.
Risk: If the coupler is lacking the indent it will lead to an increased risk of trailer separation from the hitch ball while towing resulting in property damage and/or vehicle crash.
Fix: Owners are asked to inspect the hitch coupler for the correct stamping. If the hitch coupler is not formed correctly arrangements will be made to replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on january 24, 2011. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Problem: Keystone is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 cougar and laredo trailers and fifth wheel vehicles. These vehicles have experienced a limited number of failures with its spare tire carriers in particular, the spare tire carriers, when combined with a 16" spare tire and when installed on the bumper of a slide out bike/storage rack, may break or crack after time causing the spare tire to fall off.
Risk: If the tire carrier fails causing the tire to come loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury and property damage.
Fix: The remedy is to replace the spare tire carrier with a new spare tire carrier free of charge. The safety recall began onmarch 8, 2010. Owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Started to leave for a trip with our 2010 Keystone Cougar 27ft 5th Wheel, got about a block away and the trailer overhang portion was started to come down on the back of our truck so drove back home and unhooked the trailer. Discovered that we have a flex frame issue, broken welds in the overhang…
We had three blow outs on our trailer tires during a trip this fall. The three blow outs occurred on three different dates. The tires are cooper omni st 235/80r16. The first blow out occurred 8/21/2015 on i-470 just past the denver airport. This blow out caused damage to the trailer on the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 keystone cougar with towmaster tires, size: 235/80r/16e. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the rear driver, passenger and front passenger tire blew without warning. The failure occurred on three separate occasions within a one month period. The tires were…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 keystone cougar rv. The contact stated that the rear bumper separated from the frame of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v355000 (structure:body:bumpers). The rv was not repaired. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra. The vehicle was hitched to a 2010 keystone cougar fifth wheel trailer. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front end of the frame was fractured in two places near the main hitch area. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was…
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 | 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 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 2010 Keystone Cougar?
Owners most often report structure, tires, equipment problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Keystone Cougar?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.