2005 Keystone Outback
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.
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On or about 3/21/08 my wife heard a beeping sound while we were outside. Upon further investigation we discovered that our Keystone Outback rv was on fire. We extinguished the fire with water.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-04-09
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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Tire failure. Nanco brand tires installed from the manufacturer,Keystone), on a new travel trailer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-15
Suspension
1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.
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While on the interstate in Arizona, the left rear leaf spring "Snapped" In half. The spring broke about 2 inches from the bolt eye. The trailer has less than 10,000 miles. Leaf springs do not break. It can cause the camper to flip.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-11
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Equipment
1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.
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Dometic RM2652 fridge has fracture on boiler. Dometic has obvious problem with this fridge. They did a recall and I never was notified. Their recall was a safety recall. But it also states that is we have problems listed the recall is valid for us.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-30
Safety timeline
2 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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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 Outback — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V325000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V755000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Keystone Outback?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 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.