2004 Keystone Cougar
Only 26 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 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 26 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 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
20 of 26 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and valve.
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While traveling w/b on route 50 in annapolis, Maryland, we experienced a blown passenger side tire on our 2004 Keystone Cougar Travel Trailer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-15
The outer tread of the right rear tire came loose from the tire and caused damage to the wheel well and outer skin of the trailer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-31
Complaint received via e-mail. The trailer tire valve stems are weak at the base of the stem. The first valve went bad while the consumer was traveling down the road, luckily he found it before it went totally flat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-01
Equipment
5 of 26 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel equipped with a dometic refrigerator. The contact stated that the refrigerator caught fire. The fire extinguished independently. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-04
I have a 2004 Keystone travel trailer. The refrigerator has a recall from dometic. The recall is to prevent fires if the refrigerator leaks flammable coolant into the propane flame. My cooler has started to leak and is no longer safe to use.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-09
Suspension
1 of 26 total reports mentions: suspension.
Structure
1 of 26 total reports mentions: structure.
Electrical system
1 of 26 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
Safety timeline
3 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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2008-09-30Equipment08V325000 Keystone is recalling 161,250 my 2004-2007 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the…
Remedy: Keystone is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08E032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse…
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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
2004 Keystone Cougar — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V134000 · Equipment
- Recall 08V325000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V755000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Keystone Cougar?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 77% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Keystone Cougar have?
- 3 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.