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Keystone CougarModel year report

2011 Keystone Cougar Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
4,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Keystone Cougar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2011 Keystone Cougar. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires (3) and electrical system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,000 miles. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns 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.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “The 2011 Keystone Cougar xlite 26sab bumper is separating from the rv frame along the weld joints on both sides of the rv creating the potential for the bumper, spare tire carrier, and spare tire to separate entirely the frame. The bumper is used only for the spare tire and it's mounting bracket. Updated 06/27/12 received photos. Updated 06/27/12 updated 07/26/12 updated 07/30/12”

NHTSA complaint #10447628, filed 2012-02, 11,250 miles

Tires: “Tires are approximately 1.5 years of age based on 0111 DOT code and have approximately 2000 miles of use (no signs of dry rot or other failure prior to tread separation 1st incident may 24th 2013 while traveling approximately 60 MPH on a farm to market road I had a powerking towmax st235/80r16 tires blowout and tread separation. Replaced tire and returned home (~150 miles) contacted dynamic tire corporation and after shipping them the tire they found no apparent defect to the tire and paid for the replacement tire and the repairs to my trailer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10547975, filed 2013-10

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated that while the air conditioner was in operation, the main circuit breaker would trip as a result of a wire shortage. In addition, the circuit breaker panel had become extremely hot to the touch. The failure recurred frequently. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v606000 (electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers). The remedy was not sufficient and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnosis where they were unable to diagnose a problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10417008, filed 2011-08

Equipment: “The contact owns a 2011 Keystone Cougar rv. The contact stated that the furnace fuel line was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000. Updated 01/02/2013 the consumer stated the line was ran over the frame, under floor, and with body shifting the copper 3/8s line was crushed and cracked. This allowed 17 gals of fuel vapors to leak into the camper living area, under belly, and the storage area. …”

NHTSA complaint #10484902, filed 2012-11, 4,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 6,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 4,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2011201232013201520162017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2011 Keystone Cougar → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2011 Keystone Cougar.

Other model years of the Keystone Cougar

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201996,2508———Not enough data
201654752———Not enough data
201555,0003———Not enough data
201361,5002———Not enough data
201253002———Not enough data
201194,0007———Not enough data
2010102,5004———Not enough data
200895,0003———Not enough data
2007912,5006———Not enough data
20066—4———Not enough data
200574,9803———Not enough data
2004263,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200365,4882———Not enough data
20026—1———Not enough data

All Keystone Cougar model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Keystone Cougar have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2011 Keystone Cougar as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Keystone Cougar is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires with 3.

Has the 2011 Keystone Cougar been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 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 2011 Keystone Cougar reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 6,000 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.