repaired · 2023 Q2
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Keystone CougarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 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 September 18, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Keystone Cougar has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2017 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.
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.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the stabilizer jacks separate during transit, they could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. If the breaker sparks when it is being manually reset, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Without a smoke detector, in the event of a fire, the trailer occupants have an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Equipment
Risk. The contact may result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. If tires of an incorrect load range are installed, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2017 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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- 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 contact owns a 2017 Keystone Cougar Trailer. The contact stated that the slide island was leaning and the flooring in the middle of the RV was unstable. The RV was taken to the local service center, which discovered that three cross members had separated from the frame of the RV and caused…
I JUST BOUGHT A NEW 5TH WHEEL COUGAR TRAVEL TRAILER LAST MAY. THE WHOLE BOTTOM FRAME IS BENDING AND DEGRADING BECAUSE I SUSPECT IT WAS MADE WITH CHEAP CHINESE STEEL. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUE AND IS BLAMING IT ON HITTING THE CURB WHICH IS PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE.…
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