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2013 Keystone CougarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2013 Keystone Cougar, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 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 recalls2Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints61 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kStructure, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 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
Structure30
Electrical system11
Equipment adaptive/mobility10
Tires10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2013 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

Equipment

Recall 13V-155 · Apr 23, 2013 · 6,561 vehicles

Risk. If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.

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

2013 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE REAR BUMPER FRACTURED WHILE THE SPARE TIRE PLUMMETED INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY…
Complaint 10854791 · Apr 11, 2016 · 10,000 miles
THERE ARE 2 FOLD OUT COACHES ON THE TRAILER WITH AIR MATTRESS' FOR THE PAD. WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE EITHER AIR MATTRESS STAY INFLATED OVER NIGHT SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. ONE OF THEM LEAKS THROUGH THE OUTLET TO DEFLATE IT AND WE HAVE TO PUT A CELLOPHANE BAGGIE UNDER THE CAP TO KEEP IT UP PART OF…
Complaint 10620648 · Aug 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR BUMPER BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF A TWO HOUR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BUMPER WOULD HAVE TO BE…
Complaint 10509288 · Apr 23, 2013 · 120 miles

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