Is the 2004 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 2004 Keystone Outback?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Keystone Outback have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

2004 Keystone Outback

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2004 Keystone Outback
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:54:36.820Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 3
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2004: 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.

Suspension

2 of 3 total reports mention: suspension.

CRASH

Show complaint excerpts

We were pulling our 29 ft. Travel trailer north on hwy 75 near jasper, fl., when suddenly it started to fishtail. We tried to control the swaying, but it increased until the camper was moving our car and carried us off the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-25

I purchased an Outback trailer from Keystone rv in 2004 and it currently has 3000 miles on it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-24

Also filed under Wheels

Wheels

1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing hub.

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2004-11-23Engineering analysisClosed 2005-12-30 Wheel separations
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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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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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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Keystone Outback — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 08V325000 · Equipment
Recall 17V755000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Keystone Outback?: The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 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.