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2005 Keystone OutbackProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2005 Keystone Outback, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 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 2005 Keystone Outback has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment
1Structure
1Suspension
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 Keystone Outback 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: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE 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
2005 vs. every other Outback 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 Outback median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Outback owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND OVEN PILOT LIGHT WOULD CONTINUALLY TURN OFF, AND THE SHOWER WOULD LEAK. ALSO THE SIDING, MADE OF FIBER GLASS, BEGAN TO BUBBLE AND WARP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE…
ON OR ABOUT 3/21/08 MY WIFE HEARD A BEEPING SOUND WHILE WE WERE OUTSIDE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE DISCOVERED THAT OUR KEYSTONE OUTBACK RV WAS ON FIRE. WE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH WATER. SOME DAYS LATER MY BROTHER CAME OVER TO HELP ME REPAIR IT. WE ARE BOTH FIREFIGHTERS, SO OF COURSE WE…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.