2002 Keystone Cougar Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Keystone Cougar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Keystone Cougar. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and equipment (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires2 33%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Tires: “Cougar 5th wheel camper customer has had several tire replacements and believes that they should be reimbursed for the tires and damage done to camper**cc the consumer believed the tires for the camper were under rated which was the reason he continued to experience tread separation and tire wear.”
NHTSA complaint #10189029, filed 2007-04Equipment: “Dometic recall 06e-076, manufacturer states they are not going to repair the defect, they are only going to cover it up so when it does fail it won't burn my trailer down. The recall notice states that it must be shut down and not operated until the unit is fixed. I want my unit fixed not patched . Dometic has admitted there is a severe safety hazard with this unit and it can cause death or injury if used .”
NHTSA complaint #10188149, filed 2007-04Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V134000Mar 22, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Keystone Cougar 1999–2004, Sprinter 1997–2004, Springdale 1998–2004 +10 more
Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an…
Recall details for the 2002 Keystone Cougar → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Keystone Cougar.
Other model years of the Keystone Cougar
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | 6,250 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 475 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 5 | 5,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 6 | 1,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 5 | 300 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 9 | 4,000 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 10 | 2,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 9 | 5,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 9 | 12,500 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 7 | 4,980 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 26 | 3,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 6 | 5,488 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Keystone Cougar model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Keystone Cougar have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Keystone Cougar as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Keystone Cougar is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2002 Keystone Cougar been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.