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2016 Keystone OutbackProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Keystone Outback, most often about the structure. 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 complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 25, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Keystone Outback has problems

2 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
Structure20

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

3 recalls

2016 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 →

54%repaired · 2018 Q4

Structure

Recall 17V-439 · Jul 13, 2017 · 910 vehicles · 487 repaired

Risk. Under certain conditions while traveling, the drawbar may bend, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2017 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-282 · May 10, 2016 · 88 vehicles · 75 repaired

Risk. The improperly secured bracket may allow the TV to fall, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant nearby.

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

2016 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KEYSTONE OUTBACK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A MANDATORY INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A DIP IN THE ROOF NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 11064968 · Jan 25, 2018 · 1,694 miles
KEYSTONE RV AND DUTCHMAN RV OF GOSHEN, IN ARE MANUFACTURING DEFECTIVE UNITS AND REFUSE TO REPLACE THE EXTERIOR SIDE PANELS OF THE UNIT WHICH ARE CRACKING IN HALF. THE RV HAS 5 CRACKS IN THE FRP AND GELCOAT OF THE UNIT CAUSING THE BODY OF THE UNIT TO CRACK APART. THE MORE WE HAUL IT DOWN THE ROAD…
Complaint 10872847 · Jun 6, 2016 · 169 miles

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