2008 Keystone Montana
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
2 of 4 total reports mention: suspension.
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Geico is refusing coverage on an incident which occurred during transport (In motion, hwy 1-15 northbound, north of las vegas, nv) of my rv.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-09
Also filed under Structure and wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Keystone Montana. The contact stated that the rear driver's tire blew out while driving 60 MPH. An independent tire shop advised the contact to upgrade to a different type of tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-30
Structure
2 of 4 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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I have a brand new Montana 332-pht 5TH wheel rv camper. You can't open the emergency window because the lever hits the back of the sofa. The sofa is bolted down and can't be moved. I contacted Keystone, who makes the Montana.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-11
Wheels
1 of 4 total reports mentions: wheels.
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Keystone Montana fifth wheel. The vehicle has mission st tires, tire size 235/80/16. While driving approximately between 50-55 MPH he heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-29
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-06-21Wheels07V329000 On certain fifth wheel recreational trailers, excess paint may cause the lug nuts to lose torque over time and could ultimately cause wheel separation if the torque is not maintained.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the wheels, remove the paint from the hub face wheel mounting surface and then reinstall and torque the wheels to the proper specification free of charge. The recall began on…
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2010-12-10Equipment10V587000 Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a…
Remedy: Keystone is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect…
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2015-10-08Electrical system15V561000 Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Big Sky, Challenger, Everest, Fuzion, Montana, and Raptor travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015.
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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
2008 Keystone Montana — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V329000 · Wheels
- Recall 10V587000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V561000 · Electrical system
- Recall 17V755000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2008 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 2008 Keystone Montana?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Keystone Montana 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.