2003 Keystone Cougar
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Equipment
3 of 6 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
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Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the bumper metal was observed to be torn on both sides. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the trailer to the service dealer for inspection. *ak updated 11/30/06.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-20
Also filed under Structure
Tires
2 of 6 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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Nanking milestar trailer tires sidewall failure/cracking ST225/75R15 load range d
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-27
Suspension
1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing multiple axle.
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing bumpers.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment adaptive/mobility.
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Tl* the contact owns 2003 Keystone Cougar rv. The contact stated that there was a bird's nest in the pin box of the vehicle and the head of the pin box was split in half.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-21
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-02-18Equipment07V134000 Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow…
Remedy: Keystone rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06E076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burner housing and thermal…
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2018-01-15Equipment17V755000 Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018.
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Keystone Cougar — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V134000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V755000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Keystone Cougar reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Keystone Cougar?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Keystone Cougar have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.