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2015 Keystone CougarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2015 Keystone Cougar, most often about the suspension. 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 complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 14, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Keystone Cougar has problems

5 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
Suspension20
Electrical system10
Service brakes10
Wheels10

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

3 recalls

2015 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 →

82%repaired · 2016 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-317 · May 27, 2015 · 1,529 vehicles · 1,250 repaired

Risk. If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2016 Q3

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V-207 · Apr 7, 2015 · 2,260 vehicles · 1,663 repaired

Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of 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

2015 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

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In owners' words

What Cougar owners report

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

ONLY EVENT SO FAR, A PROPERLY INFLATED TIRE HAD THE TREAD COME OFF THE CASING AT ABOUT 7000 MILES AT 60 MPH. I REPLACED THE OEM LOAD RANGE 'D' TIRES WITH LOAD RANGE 'E' TIRES.THESE OEM TIRES AT 2540# GIVE A SCANT 160# SAFETY MARGIN. IN JULY WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE FOR A 1500 MILE TRIP I READ THE…
Complaint 11289033 · Dec 14, 2019 · 7,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE HANGER THAT HELD THE DRIVER SIDE SPRING DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Complaint 10865643 · May 18, 2016

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