2018 Keystone RaptorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Keystone Raptor, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 6 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 May 20, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Keystone Raptor has problems

1 complaint 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
Suspension10
Wheels10

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

6 recalls

2018 Keystone Raptor 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.

57%repaired · 2020 Q2

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 18V-871 · Dec 7, 2018 · 152 vehicles · 86 repaired

Risk. If the grill is stored while the flame is still lit, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2020 Q1

Structure: frame and members

Recall 18V-790 · Nov 9, 2018 · 95 vehicles · 70 repaired

Risk. Tire contact with the frame outrigger may result in tire damage and can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2019 Q3

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 18V-226 · Apr 10, 2018 · 423 vehicles · 349 repaired

Risk. Fuel absorption into the main floor can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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93%repaired · 2019 Q1

Suspension

Recall 17V-643 · Oct 12, 2017 · 83 vehicles · 77 repaired

Risk. If the suspension fails, the trailer's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2018 Q3

Structure

Recall 17V-316 · May 12, 2017 · 39 vehicles · 30 repaired

Risk. Tire contact with the outriggers may result in tire damage, possibly causing a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2018 vs. every other Raptor 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 Raptor median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Raptor owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The axle hanger weld on the passengers side of the 5th-wheel broke and the axle shifted forward in which the tires rubbed together while doing driving on the highway. Luckily we stopped to get gas when this was noticed. If we had not stopped for gas the situation could have been very bad up to and…
Complaint 11465523 · May 20, 2022

Own a 2018 Raptor?

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