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2001 Keystone Cougar problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2001 Keystone Cougar — 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.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Cougar years?

Cougar NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted28 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 4 complaints2002: 6 complaints2003: 8 complaints2004: 28 complaints2005: 7 complaints2006: 6 complaints2007: 11 complaints2008: 15 complaints2009: 6 complaints2010: 15 complaints2011: 12 complaints2012: 9 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 7 complaints2015: 7 complaints2016: 9 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 16 complaints2020: 5 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Cougar NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Keystone Cougar problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension250%
Other125%
Tires & Wheels125%

Does the 2001 Keystone Cougar 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.

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 62 MPH, THE TRAILER DIPPED ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE MAIN LEAF SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE TRAILER WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO REPLACED THE SPRING. A YEAR LATER THE DRIVER SIDE HAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 1, 2006

“2001 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV HAD REFRIGERATORS FAILURE. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY HIS CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT WAS DENIED. *NJ THERE WAS A YELLOW DISCOLORATION AT THE BACK SIDE OF THE UNIT. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A DENIAL LETTER WHICH STATED THE PRE-NOTIFICATION REPAIR OCCURRED EARLIER THAN AUGUST 25,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 1, 2004

2001 Keystone Cougar — common questions

Is the 2001 Keystone Cougar reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Keystone Cougar. 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.