2010 Keystone Cougar
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 10 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 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
5 of 10 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and body.
Show complaint excerpts
Started to leave for a trip with our 2010 Keystone Cougar 27ft 5th Wheel, got about a block away and the trailer overhang portion was started to come down on the back of our truck so drove back home and unhooked the trailer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-06
Also filed under Trailer hitches
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Keystone Cougar rv. The contact stated that the rear bumper separated from the frame of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-15
Also filed under Equipment
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 GMC sierra. The vehicle was hitched to a 2010 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front end of the frame was fractured in two places near the main hitch area.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-19
Tires
4 of 10 total reports mention: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
2010 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel camper had a blowout on the left rear tire. Driver lost control and the vehicle and trailer overturned onto the roadway. *bf (Ohio traffic crash report #10-0364-89)
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-20
Trailer hitches
2 of 10 total reports mention: trailer hitches, most commonly citing fifth wheel assembly.
Equipment
2 of 10 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
Wheels
1 of 10 total reports mentions: wheels.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-03-08Tires10V063000 Keystone is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Cougar and Laredo trailers and fifth wheel vehicles. These vehicles have experienced a limited number of failures with its spare tire carriers in…
Remedy: The remedy is to replace the spare tire carrier with a new spare tire carrier free of charge. The safety recall began onmarch 8, 2010. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
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2011-01-24Trailer hitches11V002000 Keystone is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Cougar, Laredo and Outback travel trailers equipped with lippert component hitch couplers for lack of indentation on the forward edge of the coupler.
Remedy: Owners are asked to inspect the hitch coupler for the correct stamping. If the hitch coupler is not formed correctly arrangements will be made to replace it free of charge. The safety recall began…
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2012-09-28Equipment, structure, tires12V355000 Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper…
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
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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
2010 Keystone Cougar — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Trailer hitches: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V063000 · Tires
- Recall 11V002000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 12V355000 · Equipment, structure, tires
- Recall 17V755000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2010 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 2010 Keystone Cougar?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 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.