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2007 Keystone OutbackProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2007 Keystone Outback, most often about the tires. 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 complaints81 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kTires, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Keystone Outback has problems

8 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
Tires60
Wheels20
Electrical system11
Equipment10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

2007 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.

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: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-325 · Jul 17, 2008 · 161,250 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 06V-230 · Jun 28, 2006 · 27 vehicles

Risk. IN THE CASE OF A SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, A FAILURE OF THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH MAY PREVENT THE TRAILER BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING POSSIBLY…

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

2007 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 tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BLOW OUT OF FRONT RIGHT TIRE ON CAMPER RESULTING IN RIPPING APART THE UNDER SIDE. (INSOLATION; WIRING; GAS LINES AND FLOORING) SEVERAL FEET OF FIBERGLASS AND ALUMINUM SIDING BLOWN APART. TREAD ON TIRE WAS TOTALLY SEPARATED CAUSING THE DAMAGE. TIRES MOUNTED FEB 2014 AND HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1200 MILES…
Complaint 10712081 · Apr 21, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK TRAVEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS CARLISLE USA TRAIL LRF TIRES, SIZE 225/75/D15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED ANOTHER MOTORIST POINTING AT HIS TRAILER. HE PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE…
Complaint 10275647 · Jul 2, 2009 · 5,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KEYSTONE OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SWERVED ALL OVER THE ROAD WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH INADEQUATE COMPONENTS. THE COMPONENTS CONSISTED OF THE RIMS, AXLES,…
Complaint 10256867 · Jan 29, 2009

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