repaired · 2024 Q1
Structure: frame and members
Risk. Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Keystone CougarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2019 Keystone Cougar, most often about the structure. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-380 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 21, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Keystone Cougar has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Structure
4Suspension
2Equipment
1Wheels
1Power train
1Parking brake
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2019 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 · 2023 Q4
Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Equipment: electrical
Risk. If the antenna detaches from the trailer while moving it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q2
Power train: axle hubs
Risk. If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the wooden assembly is exposed to high temperatures, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. A propane leak into the living area can increase the risk of injury or fire.
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
2019 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.
The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar Fifth Wheel RV. The contact stated that while driving she was notified by another driver that the RV was leaning to the right and that the tires were not touching the roadway. The contact stated that she stopped to inspect and noticed that the tires on the…
The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact was attempting to remove debris from the roof of the RV; while climbing up the attached ladder, the roof mount screws to the ladder failed causing the left side of the ladder to detach from the roof and become unsecured. During the failure no…
The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fiberglass outside of one of the rear slides was cracked. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fiberglass needing to be replaced. The vehicle…
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