2005 Keystone Montana
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
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Equipment
4 of 6 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer and accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift.
Trailer hitches
1 of 6 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Keystone Montana 3295RK 5TH wheel. The welding mechanic stated that over time the solid tubing that has air space in the middle wore out and caused cracks in the king pin box.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-05
Tires
1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.
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Tire treads started separating and bubbled up inside of tire. Saw tread separation before any accident occurred and replaced defective tire. Was told the tire would not have lasted another 200 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-30
Suspension
1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing king pin.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Keystone Montana. The trailer was raised four inches from the truck bed when normally it was raised eight inches. The failure was due to the frame work being cracked. The camper was repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-24
Also filed under Structure
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2011-01-28Equipment10V521000 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…
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…
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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
2005 Keystone Montana — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Trailer hitches: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V325000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V521000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V755000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Keystone Montana?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Keystone Montana 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.