2003 Keystone Cougar Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 67%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Keystone Cougar, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“The contact owns 2003 Keystone Cougar rv. The contact stated that there was a bird's nest in the pin box of the vehicle and the head of the pin box was split in half. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where they advised that the frame work of the pin box would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would further investigate the issue. The failure and the current mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10462574, filed 2012-06“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 2006-10Related recalls
- 17V755000Nov 22, 2017Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or…Covers: Keystone Cougar 2003–2018, Outback 2003–2018, Montana 2003–2018 +58 more
- 07V134000Mar 22, 2007Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in…Covers: Keystone Cougar 1999–2004, Sprinter 1997–2004, Springdale 1998–2004 +10 more
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 22% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 1 | 17% |
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 33% |
| 2007 | 1 | 11% |
| 2006 | 3 | 50% |
| 2005 | 1 | 14% |
| 2004 | 5 | 19% |
| 2003 | 4 | 67% |
| 2002 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2003 Keystone Cougar
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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