2006 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
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 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
2 of 6 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
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Waiting on dometic repair approval, has been since July 14,2008 first time I called.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-22
Structure
2 of 6 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Keystone Cougar 314 efs rv. The contact stated that the front end collapsed while driving 60 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-06
Dt*: the contact stated the travel trailer had a formaldehyde smell coming from the construction material.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-18
Tires
1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Tread peeled the tire on my 5TH wheel camper with less than 1,000 miles on it. The tire is a mission ST235/80R16 load range e manufactured in the 33RD week of '05.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-09
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment adaptive/mobility.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel. The contact stated that the bolts that hold the freshwater tank puncture through.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-17
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-05-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-09-26 Cracked or broken wheels
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2006-02-15Wheels05V424000 On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel recreational vehicles equipped with tredit 16" Chrome wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
Remedy: Keystone is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall began on February 15, 2006. Owners may contact Keystone at 866-425-4369.
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2006-04-27Suspension06V145000 Certain travel and fifth wheel trailers may have a deficient axle weld joint between the axle tube and spindle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these axles. The recall began on April 27, 2006. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
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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
2006 Keystone Cougar — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V424000 · Wheels
- Recall 06V145000 · Suspension
- Recall 08V325000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V755000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2006 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 2006 Keystone Cougar?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Keystone Cougar have?
- 4 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.