2002 Keystone Montana

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2002 Keystone Montana
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:29:04.699Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2002: 7 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1999	0
2000	1
2001	1
2002	7
2003	3
2004	7
2005	6
2006	10
2007	10
2008	4
2009	9
2010	12
2011	3
2012	11
2013	9
2014	11
2015	2
2016	9
2017	8
2018	5
2019	2
2020	3
2021	4
2022	7
2023	6
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

4 of 7 total reports mention: equipment.

FIRE

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2002 KEYSTONE MONTANA. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING DEFECTIVE DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR AND RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR. THE CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20101006

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 06E076000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE REPAIR WHO CHARGED $149.33 FOR LABOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070604

STRUCTURE

2 of 7 total reports mention: structure.

TRAILER HITCHES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.

SUSPENSION

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

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SPINDLE BENT, CAUSING BRAKES TO STICK. HAD TO REPLACE AXLE. DID HAVE AN AXLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20070705

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080218 — equipment

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 PRESSU

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 FUSES

Campaign 07V134000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110128 — equipment

KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL R

Remedy: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA

Campaign 10V521000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Keystone Montana — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for equipment issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for trailer hitches issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 07V134000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 10V521000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2002 Keystone Montana 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 2002 Keystone Montana?

The most-reported component is equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Keystone Montana have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.