2005 Keystone Montana Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montana years
- Not enough data 13th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Keystone Montana. That ranks 13th out of 26 Montana model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Keystone Montana 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% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Keystone Montana 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
Problem: Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: Keystone is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
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.
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.
Tire treads started separating and bubbled up inside of tire. Saw tread separation before any accident occurred and replaced defective tire. Was told the tire would not have lasted another 200 miles.
This report was taken over the phone by bowman at odi and recorded as a voq. At an rv park in amado, nm, this owner of this my 2005 montana was approached by the owner of a 2007 my keystone montana who had previously experienced the separation (drop to pavement) of the vehicle stabilizer jack…
2005 montana 5th wheel trailer with dometic refrigerator. *nj the consumer stated after the recall was performed, the refrigerator stopped working, due to a fatigue crack in the boiler tube which caused ammonia to leak. *jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone montana fifth wheel. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2862. The contact stated that ammonia sprayed from the back of the refrigerator. A technician discovered a crack in the back of the unit. The contact received a recall letter regarding this same…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 keystone montana. The trailer was raised four inches from the truck bed when normally it was raised eight inches. The failure was due to the frame work being cracked. The camper was repaired. However, it failed again, and was currently being repaired. The contact has…
Other Keystone Montana years
← 2004 Montana · 2006 Montana →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Montana | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 Montana | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Montana | 7 | 3 |
| 2021 Montana | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Montana | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Montana | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 Montana | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 Montana | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 Montana | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 Montana | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 Montana | 11 | 4 |
| 2013 Montana | 9 | 6 |
| 2012 Montana | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 Montana | 3 | 8 |
| 2010 Montana | 12 | 5 |
| 2009 Montana | 9 | 5 |
| 2008 Montana | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 Montana | 10 | 6 |
| 2006 Montana | 10 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 | 3 |
| 2004 Montana | 7 | 5 |
| 2003 Montana | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 Montana | 7 | 2 |
| 2001 Montana | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 Montana | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Montana | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Keystone Montana?
Owners most often report equipment, structure, suspension problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Keystone Montana?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Keystone Montana a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montana model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.