2010 Keystone Cougar problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2010 Keystone Cougar — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Cougar years?

Cougar NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Keystone Cougar problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Body & Structure	5	33%	▲ up
Tires & Wheels	5	33%	▲ up
Other	3	20%	▲ up
Trailer Hitch	2	13%	▲ up

Does the 2010 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V755000OtherNovember 22, 2017 · 1,205,997 units

Defect

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. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

12V355000OtherJuly 26, 2012 · 1,012 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.

Consequence

Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

11V002000Trailer HitchJanuary 4, 2011 · 1,086 units

Defect

KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 COUGAR, LAREDO AND OUTBACK TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT COMPONENT HITCH COUPLERS FOR LACK OF INDENTATION ON THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE COUPLER.

Consequence

IF THE COUPLER IS LACKING THE INDENT IT WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF TRAILER SEPARATION FROM THE HITCH BALL WHILE TOWING RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS ARE ASKED TO INSPECT THE HITCH COUPLER FOR THE CORRECT STAMPING. IF THE HITCH COUPLER IS NOT FORMED CORRECTLY ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE TO REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.

10V063000Tires & WheelsFebruary 25, 2010 · 2,893 units

Defect

KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED A LIMITED NUMBER OF FAILURES WITH ITS SPARE TIRE CARRIERS IN PARTICULAR, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIERS, WHEN COMBINED WITH A 16" SPARE TIRE AND WHEN INSTALLED ON THE BUMPER OF A SLIDE OUT BIKE/STORAGE RACK, MAY BREAK OR CRACK AFTER TIME CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF.

Consequence

IF THE TIRE CARRIER FAILS CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME LOOSE, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy

THE REMEDY IS TO REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WITH A NEW SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ONMARCH 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“2010 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE AND TRAILER OVERTURNED ONTO THE ROADWAY. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0364-89)*JB”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 27, 2010 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SIERRA. THE VEHICLE WAS HITCHED TO A 2010 KEYSTONE COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED IN TWO PLACES NEAR THE MAIN HITCH AREA. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 18, 2012

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BUMPER SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V355000 (STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS). THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 1, 2012

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KEYSTONE COUGAR LIGHT WEIGHT FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE TRAILER HITCH CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF DUE TO THE ITS WEIGHT AND THE WAY IT WAS WELDED ONTO THE RV. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HIM TO TAKE IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Trailer Hitch · November 26, 2010

2010 Keystone Cougar — common questions

Is the 2010 Keystone Cougar reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2010 Cougar problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (5 complaints), body & structure (5 complaints), other (3 complaints).

Does the 2010 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Keystone Cougar. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2010 compare to other Cougar years?

What are the most common 2010 Keystone Cougar problems?

Does the 2010 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2010 Keystone Cougar — common questions

Is the 2010 Keystone Cougar reliable?

What are the most common 2010 Cougar problems?

Does the 2010 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

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