Keystone Tail-Gator Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 29, 2017 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Keystone Tail-Gator, across 8 model years (2000–2007). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 1200112002: 0200202003: 0200302004: 1200412005: 1200512006: 0200602007: 020070

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Keystone Tail-Gator years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Tail-Gator model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2005 Tail-Gator: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
  2. 2004 Tail-Gator: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
  3. 2001 Tail-Gator: 1 complaint, 2 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 Tail-Gator problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure220
Tires110
Wheels110

All Keystone Tail-Gator model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2007 Tail-Gator01——
2006 Tail-Gator04——
2005 Tail-Gator15—Tires
2004 Tail-Gator14—Structure
2003 Tail-Gator03——
2002 Tail-Gator02——
2001 Tail-Gator12—Wheels
2000 Tail-Gator12—Structure

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Frequently asked questions

Which Keystone Tail-Gator years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (1), 2004 (1), 2001 (1). 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 Tail-Gator?

Structure, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Keystone Tail-Gator have?

6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.