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2022 Keystone Cougar problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2022 Keystone Cougar — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 6 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other Cougar years?

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What are the most common 2022 Keystone Cougar problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes133%
Other133%
Body & Structure133%

Does the 2022 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

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

23V169000Body & StructureMarch 16, 2023 · 276 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Cougar travel trailers. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an emergency exit window.

Consequence

Without an emergency exit window, there would not be a second way for occupants to exit the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and replace the window if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 23-440.

22V604000OtherAugust 9, 2022 · 20,610 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Colorado, Voltage, Yukon, Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Hideout, Montana, Outback, Passport, Raptor, Retreat, Springdale, Sprinter and 2022-2023 Keystone Bullet travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Consequence

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will repair or replace the awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-434.

22V383000OtherMay 27, 2022 · 764 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Keystone Cougar travel trailers, equipped with a swing up table/bed base. The base may have incomplete welds that are unable to hold the intended weight, causing the table/bed base to drop unexpectedly.

Consequence

A table or bed that drops unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the table/bed base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-433.

22V209000Tires & WheelsMarch 31, 2022 · 513 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Cougar 29FKD travel trailers. Improper clearance may allow the tires to contact the outrigger, causing damage to the tires.

Consequence

Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will notch the existing outrigger and install an additional outrigger between the two tires to provide proper clearance, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-430.

22V144000OtherMarch 11, 2022 · 39,240 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Keystone Arcadia, Carbon, Alpine, Avalanche, Cougar, Fuzion, High Country Montana, Hideout, Impact, Montana, Outback, Passport, Raptor, Springdale, and 2021-2022 Sprinter and Bullet fifth wheel and travel trailers. The solar controller may be incorrectly wired, causing certain components and safety alarms, such as carbon monoxide and propane gas detectors, to become inoperable.

Consequence

Inoperable safety alarms increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect voltage readings and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-423.

22V105000Tires & WheelsFebruary 23, 2022 · 118 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Cougar fifth wheel travel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured with Load Range "D" (2540 lbs) tires, when they should have been equipped with Load Range "E" (2860 lbs) tires.

Consequence

Incorrect load range tires can allow the vehicle to become overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-421.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

There was a bulge showing near the front of the camper, dealer inspected and said there is frame flex, possibly broken welds on the frame, which is a common problem with the lippert manufactured frames. Model years directly before this year(2022) were recalled for the same problem. This seems to be…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 1, 2024

Vehicle is a 2022 Keystone Cougar 29RLI recreational vehicle. Safety issue is with the Solara awnings manufactured by Lippert. Awning fabric appeared to only be glued to the poly cord that secures it to the trailer. While we were setup, the awning roller fell away from the trailer. If we had been…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 3, 2022

Vehicle was taken to the RV dealer to have annual maintenance done. During inspection it was discovered that 3 of 4 brakes were covered with grease from blown bearing seals. The vehicle has less than 3,000 miles and if not addressed could have resulted in an accident due to inability to stop the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 9, 2024

2022 Keystone Cougar — common questions

Is the 2022 Keystone Cougar reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 6 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2022 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 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.