2003 Keystone Cougar Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,488miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Keystone Cougar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Keystone Cougar. The part named most often is equipment, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by tires (2) and body and structure (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,488 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
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.
- Equipment4 67%
- Tires2 33%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Equipment: “Going from california to las vegas on interstate 15 about ten miles from the nevada state line when I heard a whole lot of thumping from my Cougar fifth wheel trailer. I had just traversed a very rough section of road with concrete barriers and no shoulders along the highway. I pulled over onto the precariously narrow shoulder as soon as it seemed safe. It really wasn't safe. I saw that my front tire on the right side was shredded but that the rear tire was still holding the front tire just off its rim. I found a better shoulder. I got some rv roadside assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10249155, filed 2008-11, 10,000 milesBody and structure: “The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the bumper metal was observed to be torn on both sides. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the trailer to the service dealer for inspection. Updated 11/30/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10171438, filed 2006-10Suspension: “My wife and I purchased a new 2003 Cougar 5th wheel manufactured by Keystone. Two months past the 1-year manufacturer warranty, we experienced two tire blowouts on the passenger side. Since the warranty had expired on the tires, we replaced them all with new 10-ply tires. After less than 1,000 miles, we experienced another blowout on the same side resulting in extensive damage to the trailer siding. In august 2007 before taking a trip, I noticed that one of the new 10-ply tires had a bubble in the side wall. I replaced the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203378, filed 2007-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 975 and 10,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V755000Nov 22, 2017EquipmentCovers: Keystone Cougar 2003–2018, Outback 2003–2018, Montana 2003–2018 +58 more
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at…
- 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 2003 Keystone Cougar → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 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 2003 Keystone Cougar have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Keystone Cougar as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Keystone Cougar is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 2003 Keystone Cougar been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Keystone Cougar reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,488 miles and the middle half falls between 975 and 10,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.