2013 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 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 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.
Structure
3 of 6 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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There are 2 fold out coaches on the trailer with air mattress' for the pad. We have not been able to have either air mattress stay inflated over night since we bought it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-07
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the rear bumper began to separate from the vehicle over the course of a two hour drive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-23
Wheels
1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.
Tires
1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment adaptive/mobility.
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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We own a 2013 Keystone Cougar 5TH wheel model 331MKS. On 4/4/14 we were at a campground and started to set up. The rig was only on 12V battery power. I had not yet connected to shore power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-05
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-05-07Equipment13V155000 Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through…
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall…
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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
2013 Keystone Cougar — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V155000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V755000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 Keystone Cougar?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 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.