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2019 Keystone Montana problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2019 Keystone Montana — 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Montana years?

Montana NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted17 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 11 complaints2003: 3 complaints2004: 8 complaints2005: 8 complaints2006: 11 complaints2007: 11 complaints2008: 6 complaints2009: 9 complaints2010: 14 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 12 complaints2013: 11 complaints2014: 17 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 10 complaints2017: 11 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 13 complaints2023: 8 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Montana NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Keystone Montana problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure267%
Electrical System133%

Does the 2019 Keystone Montana have recalls?

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

19V129000OtherFebruary 26, 2019 · 1,535 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Alpine and High Country Montana recreational trailers and 2018-2019 Avalanche and Montana recreational trailers equipped with cargo trays. The rivets that secure the stop bracket to the cargo tray may shear allowing the cargo tray to detach.

Consequence

If the cargo tray detaches, the tray may hit someone, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Keystone RV has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone RV's customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone RV's number for this recall is 19-347.

19V058000Tires & WheelsJanuary 28, 2019 · 121 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Montana recreational trailers, models 3855BR and 3854BR. The adjustment bolt for the kitchen slide may be too long, allowing it to make contact with the tire while moving.

Consequence

If the adjustment bolt contacts the tire, the tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Keystone had notified owners, and dealers will replace the adjustment bolt with a correct length adjustment bolt, and replace the dinette slide room adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 19-341.

18V853000SuspensionNovember 30, 2018 · 169 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Montana recreational trailers. The axles may have defective welds on the spindles, potentially resulting in a spindle and wheel assembly detaching from the axle.

Consequence

If the spindle or wheel assembly detaches from the axle, it can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle tag, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-342.

18V785000BrakesNovember 6, 2018 · 98 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Montana recreational trailers with the Legacy package. The fasteners that secure the disc brake assembly may fail.

Consequence

If the fasteners fail, the trailer would lose all braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake disc mounting fasteners, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-336.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“2019 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL SAFETY COMPLAINTS WITH VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE TWO AWNING BREAKAGES, THE MOLDINGS FELL OUT,THE STAIRS WERE POORLY INSTALLED AND THE CHAIRS FELL APART, THE NAILS IN THE WINDOW STICK OUT. ALSO, THE HEATING/COOLING UNIT,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · December 3, 2019

“2019 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL SAFETY COMPLAINTS WITH VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE TWO AWNING BREAKAGES, THE MOLDINGS FELL OUT,THE STAIRS WERE POORLY INSTALLED AND THE CHAIRS FELL APART, THE NAILS IN THE WINDOW STICK OUT. ALSO, THE HEATING/COOLING UNIT,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 3, 2019

2019 Keystone Montana — common questions

Is the 2019 Keystone Montana reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Keystone Montana have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Keystone Montana. 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.