2003 Keystone Outback
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 3 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2003 Keystone Outback lite fifth wheel. While driving less than 70 MPH, the right siding on the passenger side of the vehicle peeled off. There was fiberglass debris. No repairs have been made.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-30
The trailers rear bumper is separating from the frame. The cause of bumper separation is undetermined. Please provide additional information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-20
Equipment
1 of 3 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
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We were the owners of a 2003 Outback by liteway (Keystone) until feb. 2010 at which time it caught fire and burned completely. It was sitting in our driveway and luckily a neighbor woke up and reported in on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-23
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2004-07-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-11-23 Wheel separations
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2004-11-23Engineering analysisClosed 2005-12-30 Wheel separations
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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.
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Date not on fileEquipment03V463000 On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "Jumper" Or jump wire.
Remedy: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible.
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Keystone Outback — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V463000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V755000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Keystone Outback 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 2003 Keystone Outback?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Keystone Outback 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.