2005 Keystone Outback Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outback years
- Not enough data 2nd of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Keystone Outback. That ranks 2nd out of 24 Outback model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 20,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Keystone Outback 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Keystone Outback recalls (2)
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.
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.
Dometic rm2652 fridge has fracture on boiler. Dometic has obvious problem with this fridge. They did a recall and i never was notified. Their recall was a safety recall. But it also states that is we have problems listed the recall is valid for us. I have problems listed and was told they would not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 keystone outback fifth wheel rv. The circuit breakers and oven pilot light would continually turn off, and the shower would leak. Also the siding, made of fiber glass, began to bubble and warp. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure…
While on the interstate in arizona, the left rear leaf spring "snapped" in half. The spring broke about 2 inches from the bolt eye. The trailer has less than 10,000 miles. Leaf springs do not break. It can cause the camper to flip. Spring was replaced at my cost. Pictures and info were sent to…
On or about 3/21/08 my wife heard a beeping sound while we were outside. Upon further investigation we discovered that our keystone outback rv was on fire. We extinguished the fire with water. Some days later my brother came over to help me repair it. We are both firefighters, so of course we…
Tire failure. Nanco brand tires installed from the manufacturer,keystone), on a new travel trailer. *ak
Other Keystone Outback years
← 2004 Outback · 2006 Outback →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Outback | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Outback | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Outback | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 Outback | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Outback | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Outback | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Outback | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Outback | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 Outback | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 Outback | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 Outback | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Outback | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 Outback | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Outback | 4 | 4 |
| 2010 Outback | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 Outback | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Outback | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Outback | 8 | 3 |
| 2006 Outback | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 Outback | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 Outback | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 Outback | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Keystone Outback?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Keystone Outback?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Keystone Outback a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outback model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.