Keystone Cougar years to avoid
Across 1999–2026, no single Cougar year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2004 drew the most complaints; 2025 the fewest.
201
Total complaints
48
Recall campaigns
1999–2026
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every Cougar year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 8 | |
| 2019 | 16 | 8 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 12 | 7 | |
| 2010 | 15 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 11 | 6 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 28 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Keystone Cougar?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cougar years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Keystone Cougar have?
Across all model years, the Cougar has 48 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 201 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.