2023 Keystone Cougar problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2023 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Cougar years?

Cougar NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Keystone Cougar problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Body & Structure	1	100%	— flat

Does the 2023 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2023 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated that the emergency exit window casing was too long and the inside window glass did not fit evenly. The contact stated that the window casing was unusually wider than the frame unit. The contact received recall NHTSA Campaign Number:…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 28, 2023

2023 Keystone Cougar — common questions

Is the 2023 Keystone Cougar reliable?

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

Does the 2023 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 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 2023 compare to other Cougar years?

What are the most common 2023 Keystone Cougar problems?

Does the 2023 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2023 Keystone Cougar — common questions

Is the 2023 Keystone Cougar reliable?

Does the 2023 Keystone Cougar have recalls?

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