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2002 Keystone CougarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2002 Keystone Cougar, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 25, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Keystone Cougar has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment10
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 Keystone Cougar recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Keystone.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Cougar year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cougar median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cougar owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

COUGAR 5TH WHEEL CAMPER CUSTOMER HAS HAD SEVERAL TIRE REPLACEMENTS AND BELIEVES THAT THEY SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE TIRES AND DAMAGE DONE TO CAMPER**CC THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE TIRES FOR THE CAMPER WERE UNDER RATED WHICH WAS THE REASON HE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION AND TIRE WEAR.…
Complaint 10189029 · Apr 25, 2007
DT: THE CONTACT STATED TWO TIRES BLEW OUT ON FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE TREAD SEPARATED. THE FIRST TIRE BLEW OUT IN OCTOBER 2004. THE SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT IN OCTOBER 2005. ANOTHER TIRE ALMOST WAS READY TO BLOW. OUT. HE REMOVED IT FROM VEHICLE. THE DEALER WHERE HE BOUGHT THE TRAILER TOLD HIM THEY KNEW…
Complaint 10140950 · Oct 27, 2005

Own a 2002 Cougar?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.