2016 Keystone Cougar Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 475miles, 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 2016 Keystone Cougar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Keystone Cougar. The part named most often is suspension, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 475 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the non-powered axle assembly 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.
- Suspension2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Equipment1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Suspension: “The contact owns a 2016 Keystone Cougar recreational vehicle. While driving various speeds, all four tires struck against the floor of the rv. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed heavier springs and axles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 650. Updated 01/06/17 updated 6/29/18”
NHTSA complaint #10920372, filed 2016-10, 650 milesBrakes: “I purchased a new travel trailer manufactured by Keystone in may of 2015. I took it back to the dealer after my first trip when I realized the brakes barely functioned. After 4 months of trying to get the manufacture to acknowledge the brakes did not work from the factory Keystone stated that they felt the brakes functioned properly. The dealer, rcd sales agreed with me that the brakes did not work and they had a second 2016 trailer on their lot which the brakes did not function either and they were scared to sale it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10747990, filed 2015-08, 300 milesMileage 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 300 and 650 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…
- 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 2016 Keystone Cougar → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2016 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 2016 Keystone Cougar have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Keystone Cougar as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Keystone Cougar is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2016 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 2016 Keystone Cougar reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 475 miles and the middle half falls between 300 and 650 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.