2006 Keystone Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Keystone Mountaineer. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Keystone Mountaineer 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 | 1 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Keystone Mountaineer recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, there is a 12 volt light in the bunk bed area. This light can come into contact with the bunk mattress when the bunk is in the closed position.
Risk: If the light is left on when the bunk is in the closed position, it can scorch the mattress or result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will remove the existing light from the wall and attach a new rechargeable flashlight in its place. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact keystone rv 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 2006 keystone mountaineer. The vehicle has mission tires (na). The insides of both rear tires were completely worn. The vehicle is currently at the dealer, but they are unable to determine the cause of failure. The contact believed that the failure was due to the axle because…
Other Keystone Mountaineer years
← 2005 Mountaineer · 2007 Mountaineer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mountaineer | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Mountaineer | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Keystone Mountaineer?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Keystone Mountaineer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Keystone Mountaineer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mountaineer model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.