Keystone Outback Problems by Year
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints and 20 safety recalls on file for the Keystone Outback, across 24 model years (2002–2025). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Keystone Outback years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Outback model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Outback: 8 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2005 Outback: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2017 Outback: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 Outback: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2021 Outback: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2023 Outback: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Keystone Outback problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 15 | 12 | 1 |
| Tires | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Equipment | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Keystone Outback model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 Outback | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Outback | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2022 Outback | 2 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2021 Outback | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2020 Outback | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Outback | 2 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 Outback | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Outback | 4 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2016 Outback | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 Outback | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2014 Outback | 2 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2013 Outback | 2 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2012 Outback | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Outback | 4 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 2010 Outback | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2009 Outback | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2008 Outback | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Outback | 8 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2006 Outback | 3 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 Outback | 5 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Outback | 3 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2003 Outback | 3 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2002 Outback | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Keystone Outback years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (8), 2005 (5), 2017 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Keystone Outback?
Structure, with 15 complaints across 12 model years.
How many recalls does the Keystone Outback have?
20 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.