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2012 Keystone Cougar High Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2012 Keystone Cougar High Country — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Cougar High Country years?

Cougar High Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted2 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints
Cougar High Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Keystone Cougar High Country problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure2100%

Does the 2012 Keystone Cougar High Country have recalls?

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

11V322000TransmissionJune 13, 2011 · 197 units

Defect

KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 COUGAR HIGH COUNTRY TRAVEL TRAILERS PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH MAY 26, 2011, FOR HAVING 4400 POUND AXLES INSTALLED INSTEAD OF 5200 POUND AXLES. IF A VEHICLE IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM STATED GVWR OF 10,000 POUNDS, THE 4400 POUND AXLE WILL BE OVERLOADED.

Consequence

OVERLOADING THE AXLE COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE RISK OF AXLE FAILURE, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES WITH THE CORRECT ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KEYSTONE COUGAR HIGH COUNTRY FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BUMPER WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE TO CARRY THE WEIGHT OF A BIKE RACK AND ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT HOWEVER, THE BUMPER DID FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · December 14, 2012

2012 Keystone Cougar High Country — common questions

Is the 2012 Keystone Cougar High Country reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Keystone Cougar High Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2012 Keystone Cougar High Country. 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.