2015 Keystone Cougar Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Keystone Cougar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2015 Keystone Cougar. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and brakes (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the non-powered axle assembly and 2 technical service bulletins 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.
- Other or unknown2 40%
- Suspension2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “The spare tire holder mounted on the rear bumper broke while traveling on the interstate at 70 MPH in heavy traffic. We were shocked to see how light it was made after it broke. No injuries happen but this could have easily turned out differently. We did not find our spare tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10885387, filed 2016-07, 2,000 milesSuspension: “Only event so far, a properly inflated tire had the tread come off the casing at about 7000 miles at 60 MPH. I replaced the oem load range 'd' tires with load range 'e' tires.these oem tires at 2540# give a scant 160# safety margin. In july while doing maintenance for a 1500 mile trip I read the axle tags so I could obtain the correct seals for the hub bearings. The axles are rated 4400# each times 2 is 8800#. The gvw rating for the trailer is 10,000#. So if this 5th wheel is traveling fully loaded it is 1200# over the capacity of the installed axles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289033, filed 2019-12, 7,000 milesBrakes: “From the time I left the dealer lot, I never had brakes that worked properly. Increasing the output from the brake controller didn't help. The brakes would over heat and never felt that I had enough brake to stop the trailer/truck. Had the brakes checked by several rv dealers which LED to an adjust only. Recent trip caused hot brakes/wheels and brake smell. Went to a facility that specializes in rv repair and told them to tear the system apart and fix the problem. They found not enough voltage at brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022172, filed 2017-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 7,000 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…
- 15V317000May 27, 2015Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Keystone Cougar 2015, Montana 2015, Raptor 2015 +15 more
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015 Keystone Sprinter, Cougar, Montana, Montana High Country, Outback, Bullet, Avalanche, Alpine, Fuzion, Impact, Laredo, Raptor, Carbon, and Passport, and Dutchmen Kodiak, Aerolite, Denali, and…
- 15V207000Apr 7, 2015Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assemblyCovers: Keystone Cougar 2015–2016, Bullet 2015–2016, Dutchmen Aspen Trail 2015–2016 +8 more
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Sprinter, Springdale, Bullet, Cougar, Hideout, and Passport trailers and 2015-2016 Dutchmen Aspen, Coleman, Denali, Razorback, Rubicon, and Voltage trailers. For a full list of…
Recall details for the 2015 Keystone Cougar → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10097666Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This communication is the owner notification 14-215 for the octagon correct track cam plate manufactured out of specification.
- 10097665Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This communication is informing dealership service departments of owner notification 14-215 for the octagon correct track cam plate manufactured out of specification.
- 10097619Nov 3, 2014Suspension. This owner notification 14-215 involves units with the octagon correct track cam plate manufactured out of specification. If the hanger has the defect part and the involved component has been…
- 10058095Nov 3, 2014Suspension. Keystone rv company: campaign being conducted on certain 2015 keystone travel trailers and fifth whels.
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 2015 Keystone Cougar have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2015 Keystone Cougar as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Keystone Cougar is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2015 Keystone Cougar been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 2015 Keystone Cougar reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 7,000 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.