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2006 Keystone Mountaineer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2006 Keystone Mountaineer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Mountaineer years?

Mountaineer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted3 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 2 complaints2011: 0 complaints2014: 3 complaints
Mountaineer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Keystone Mountaineer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2006 Keystone Mountaineer have recalls?

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

06V086000OtherMarch 29, 2006 · 107 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THERE IS A 12 VOLT LIGHT IN THE BUNK BED AREA. THIS LIGHT CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE BUNK MATTRESS WHEN THE BUNK IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION.

Consequence

IF THE LIGHT IS LEFT ON WHEN THE BUNK IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, IT CAN SCORCH THE MATTRESS OR RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING LIGHT FROM THE WALL AND ATTACH A NEW RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT IN ITS PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.

05V424000Tires & WheelsSeptember 23, 2005 · 834 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT 16" CHROME WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.

Consequence

THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KEYSTONE MOUNTAINEER. THE VEHICLE HAS MISSION TIRES (NA). THE INSIDES OF BOTH REAR TIRES WERE COMPLETELY WORN. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER, BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE AXLE BECAUSE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 4, 2007

2006 Keystone Mountaineer — common questions

Is the 2006 Keystone Mountaineer reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Keystone Mountaineer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Keystone Mountaineer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2006 Keystone Mountaineer under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.