repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2010 Keystone CougarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2010 Keystone Cougar, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Keystone Cougar has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Structure
4Tires1 crash/fire/injury
2Equipment
2Trailer hitches
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer hitches | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 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.
no report yet
Equipment
Risk. Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.
no report yet
Trailer hitches
Risk. IF THE COUPLER IS LACKING THE INDENT IT WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF TRAILER SEPARATION FROM THE HITCH BALL WHILE TOWING RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE…
no report yet
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. IF THE TIRE CARRIER FAILS CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME LOOSE, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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
2010 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.
Started to leave for a trip with our 2010 Keystone Cougar 27ft 5th Wheel, got about a block away and the trailer overhang portion was started to come down on the back of our truck so drove back home and unhooked the trailer. Discovered that we have a flex frame issue, broken welds in the overhang…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BUMPER SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V355000 (STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS). THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA. THE VEHICLE WAS HITCHED TO A 2010 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED IN TWO PLACES NEAR THE MAIN HITCH AREA. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.