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.
2011 Keystone CougarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2011 Keystone Cougar, most often about the structure. It is covered by 7 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 November 22, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Keystone Cougar has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Structure
3Tires
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
1Electrical system
1Wheels
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2011 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
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. OVER TIME DIMINISHED BRAKING CAPACITY COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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…
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no report yet
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE, ARCING OR THERMAL DAMAGE AT THE CONNECTION POINT AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE PANEL BOARD'S ELECTRICAL INSULATION…
no report yet
Wheels
Risk. THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL WHEEL FAILURE AND WHEEL LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
no report yet
Equipment
Risk. A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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
2011 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.
TIRES ARE APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS OF AGE BASED ON "0111" DOT CODE AND HAVE APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES OF USE (NO SIGNS OF DRY ROT OR OTHER FAILURE PRIOR TO TREAD SEPARATION 1ST INCIDENT MAY 24TH 2013 WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A FARM TO MARKET ROAD I HAD A POWERKING TOWMAX ST235/80R16…
2011 COUGAR 26 SAB. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR BUMPER FAILURE AND RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED. RECALL # 12V355000. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A PASSERBY INFORMED HIM, THAT HIS REAR BUMPER WAS ABOUT TO FALL OUT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE METAL WAS EXTREMELY THIN, AND HE WANTED THE BUMPER REPLACED…
THE 2011 KEYSTONE COUGAR XLITE 26SAB BUMPER IS SEPARATING FROM THE RV FRAME ALONG THE WELD JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RV CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BUMPER, SPARE TIRE CARRIER, AND SPARE TIRE TO SEPARATE ENTIRELY THE FRAME. THE BUMPER IS USED ONLY FOR THE SPARE TIRE AND IT'S MOUNTING BRACKET.…
Own a 2011 Cougar?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.