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2002 Keystone Challenger problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2002 Keystone Challenger — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Challenger years?

Challenger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted3 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints
Challenger NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Keystone Challenger problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
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Does the 2002 Keystone Challenger have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V134000OtherMarch 22, 2007 · 122,162 units

Defect

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN CERTAIN TUBING IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHICH COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FLAMMABLE COOLANT SOLUTION TO BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

KEYSTONE RV WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING AND THERMAL FUSES FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR KEYSTONE RV AT 574-535-2100.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED HIS RECALL IN THE MAIL TODAY 03/06/2007). THE CONTACT CALLED DOMETIC, WHO STATED THAT THE SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING WILL BE INSTALLED TO CONTAIN THE FIRE AND THAT IT WILL NOT PREVENT THE FIRE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 6, 2007

2002 Keystone Challenger — common questions

Is the 2002 Keystone Challenger reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Keystone Challenger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Keystone Challenger. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.