2005 Keystone Sprinter Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter years
- Not enough data 2nd of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Keystone Sprinter. That ranks 2nd out of 26 Sprinter model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 2,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Keystone Sprinter 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 | 3 | 38% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 38% | 2,250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Keystone Sprinter 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: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.
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:furnace
Problem: On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel recreational vehicles, during production it was discovered that the furnace may not be secured and the gasket that seals the furnace to the floor duct system may be missing.
Risk: The furnace could move away from the outside wall and disconnect from the exhaust outlet. If this occurs, exhaust gasses will enter the interior of the vehicle when the furnace is operating which could lead to injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install the furnace correctly, securing it to the floor and adding the missing gasket free of charge. The recall began on march 14, 2005. 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.
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.
2005 keystone sprinter copper canyon rv and dometic refrigerator recall. Consumer states that dometic will not reimburse for the repair on the refrigerator. *nj ammonia had leaked from a cracked weld. The consumers reimbursement claim was denied because the repairs were not made within the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone sprinter. The contact heard a loud bang or pop and discovered that the refrigerator ruptured. He went to investigate the cause of the sound and noticed ammonia leaking from the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was a massive recall, and advised the contact to…
Spare tire on our travel trailer has never been used. My husband was working outside and heard a large boom. The spare tire on the spare tire holder of the camper had exploded leaving a large hole in the tire. We are now very concerned about the tires on the trailer. If they explode while we are in…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone sprinter. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not include the brace plates that were needed to connect to the capture plate of the super glider hitch. As a result, the trailer became unhitched while in motion and caused a crash. An inspection revealed…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone sprinter. The vehicle has mission loadmax radial (na), size st 205/75/r15 tires. The tires were manufactured in taiwan. The contact stated that three of the four tires were defective. One of the tires blew out while driving. The failure caused damage to the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Keystone Sprinter?
Owners most often report structure, tires, equipment problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Keystone Sprinter?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Keystone Sprinter a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprinter model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.