2009 Keystone Montana
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
6 of 9 total reports mention: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Keystone Montana rv equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size: st 235 80 16. The contact was traveling 62 MPH when the driver's side rear tire started to loose tread.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-30
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Keystone Montana equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size 235/80/R16, DOT# OHUN1LHR190. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the rear passenger tire exploded. The failure caused damage to the rear fender well.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-07
Consumer writes in regards to problem with vehicle tires *tgw the consumer stated he experienced two tire blowouts, which resulted in damage to the rv. The consumer stated the tires were made in china with 2 ply sidewalls and 6 ply tread area.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-18
Wheels
1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels.
Equipment
1 of 9 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
Show complaint excerpts
Ourselves and our neighbor began smelling propane for about a week outside of the rv. Rv service tech inspected it and we were told that it is a known problem with the fittings and regulator between the two propane tanks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-10
Electrical system
1 of 9 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2010-12-14Electrical system10V594000 Keystone is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers with a generator ready option. If the transfer switch is not installed to the proper specifications, the elevated electrical loads associated with…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transfer switch if necessary free of charge. The safety was superceded by campaign 11V-577. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
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2012-02-24Electrical system11V577000 Keystone has revised their remedy process and is again recalling certain 2009-2011 vehicles with the âgenerator readyâ option, or with standard generator. See the list above for the affected…
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The remedy for the previous recall (10V-594) was to inspect and tighten the switch connections. The…
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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
2009 Keystone Montana — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V587000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V594000 · Electrical system
- Recall 11V577000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V561000 · Electrical system
- Recall 17V755000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 Keystone Montana?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Keystone Montana have?
- 5 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.