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2009 Keystone CougarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2009 Keystone Cougar, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Keystone Cougar has problems

4 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
Structure30
Tires20

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

3 recalls

2009 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.

2%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-755 · Nov 22, 2017 · 1,205,997 vehicles · 25,972 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall 10V-063 · Feb 25, 2010 · 2,893 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TIRE CARRIER FAILS CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME LOOSE, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2009 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE WELDS ON THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER START TEARING FROM IT BEING TIGHTENED TO MUCH TO THE REAR BUMPER CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO START LEANING IN A BACK POSITION. IF THE CARRIER IS NOT REPLACED, THE SPARE TIRE WILL FALL OFF WHEN THE WELDS COMPLETELY BRAKE (THIS IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS…
Complaint 10588560 · May 15, 2014 · 1,000 miles
HELLO, I PURCHASED A 2009 KEYSTONE COUGAR 318SAB ON JUNE 7, 2013. DURING THE FINAL WALK THRU INSPECTION, I NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WAS CRACKED AND THE TIRE WOBBLING AROUND. THE DEALER, RUFF'S RV IN EUCLID, OH SAID THEY WOULD TRY TO GET ME A NEW SPARE TIRE CARRIER. A FEW WEEKS HAS GONE, AND I…
Complaint 10532136 · Jul 27, 2013
WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, I OBSERVED TRAILER WAS SITTING LOWER THAN NORMAL AND CLOSE TO BED OF TRUCK. ON STOPPING AND INSPECTING I OBSERVED PIN BOX WAS TILTED UPWARD AND NO LONGER LEVEL. IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND DISCONNECTED TRAILER. INSPECTED PINBOX AT FRAME AND FOUND STEEL TEARING AWAY FROM FRAME…
Complaint 10454640 · Apr 10, 2012 · 5,000 miles

Own a 2009 Cougar?

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