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2017 Keystone OutbackProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2017 Keystone Outback, most often about the equipment. 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 complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Keystone Outback has problems

4 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
Equipment10
Structure10
Tires10
Wheels10

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

3 recalls

2017 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

2017 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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  • Caution
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Own a 2017 Outback?

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