2019 Keystone Cougar Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,250miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 8campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Keystone Cougar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2019 Keystone Cougar. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by suspension (4) and equipment (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,250 miles. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. 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.
- Body and structure4 44%
- Suspension4 44%
- Equipment2 22%
- Brakes1 11%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Wheels1 11%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact was attempting to remove debris from the roof of the RV; while climbing up the attached ladder, the roof mount screws to the ladder failed causing the left side of the ladder to detach from the roof and become unsecured. During the failure no injuries were sustained. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 7,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11471503, filed 2022-06, 7,500 milesSuspension: “Company defect tandem axles are not parallel with one another by 1.5 this makes a big safety issue for my family and every one on the roads! Company refuses to fix the issue they said its within specs. The camper pulls left all the time when towing. The front tandem axle is turning left by 1.5”
NHTSA complaint #11376928, filed 2020-11Equipment: “The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the draining tank hose fractured and detached from the RV on the passenger side. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer nor the independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11421160, filed 2021-06, 5,000 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Cougar. While driving and making a right turn, the emergency brake release cable separated and became caught underneath the towing vehicle. As a result, the vehicle straightened up and the trailer brakes seized, which resulted in the trailer being dragged for approximately four miles. The contact was alerted by another motorist about the trailer being dragged and that the wheels on the trailer were smoking. The contact turned the vehicle around and drove back home. Contact noticed and smelled burning brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11220036, filed 2019-06Mileage 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 5,000 and 7,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V209000Mar 31, 2022Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Keystone Cougar 2019–2022
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Cougar 29FKD travel trailers. Improper clearance may allow the tires to contact the outrigger, causing damage to the tires.
- 21V708000Sep 13, 2021Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systemsCovers: Keystone Cougar 2019–2021, Bullet 2019–2021, Dutchmen Coleman 2019–2021 +11 more
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Keystone Cougar, Bullet, Passport, Hideout, Springdale, Sprinter, 2019 Keystone Impact, Fuzion, Residence, Retreat, Summerland, and Dutchmen Kodiak recreational…
- 21V380000May 24, 2021Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Keystone Cougar 2017–2021
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Keystone Cougar 368MBI trailers. The frame rails do not have enough cross support, which could cause them to buckle under certain side-load stress conditions.
- 20V398000Jul 7, 2020Equipment › ElectricalCovers: Keystone Cougar 2019–2020, Raptor 2019–2020, Impact 2019–2020 +2 more
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Fuzion, Impact and Raptor fifth-wheel trailers equipped with a Furrion over the air (OTA) wing-style television antenna. The antenna may separate from the mounting base…
- 18V843000Nov 28, 2018Power train › Axle hubsCovers: Keystone Cougar 2019, Outback 2019, Springdale 2019 +5 more
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar, Outback, Passport, Springdale, Bullet and Hideout recreational trailers and 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have…
- 18V723000Oct 15, 2018Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assemblyCovers: Keystone Cougar 2019, Springdale 2019, Bullet 2019 +5 more
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on…
See all 8 recalls for the 2019 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. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.
- 10187956Mar 1, 2021Equipment. Attached are the updated repair instructions for KSB-200305. The information and instructions in a Keystone Service Bulletin (KSB) are intended to inform RV dealership Service Managers/Technicians…
- 10174991May 12, 2020Equipment. This process describes how to replace a Furrion Antenna head with a Winegard 360 for Over The Air (OTA) channels.
- 10169048Dec 10, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Letter to dealers for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane…
- 10164175Aug 27, 2019Equipment. This is an email to dealers for advisory 19-356. It has been determined that the Cougar 32RDB units may not have the adequate amount of A/C ceiling vents installed.
- 10164065Aug 20, 2019Equipment. This is the dealer revised letter for advisory 19-356. It has been determined that the Cougar 32RDB units may not have the adequate amount of A/C ceiling vents installed.
- 10164064Aug 20, 2019Equipment. This is the revised repair instructions for advisory 19-356. It has been determined that the Cougar 32RDB units may not have the adequate amount of A/C ceiling vents installed.
- 10163176Jul 18, 2019Equipment. This is the owner notification letter for advisory 19-356. It has been determined that the Cougar 32RDB units may not have the adequate amount of A/C ceiling vents installed.
- 10163175Jul 18, 2019Equipment. This is the letter to dealers for advisory 19-356. It has been determined that the Cougar 32RDB units may not have the adequate amount of A/C ceiling vents installed.
- 10162885Jul 18, 2019Equipment. This is the repair instructions for advisory 19-356. It has been determined that the Cougar 32RDB units may not have the adequate amount of A/C ceiling vents installed.
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 2019 Keystone Cougar have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2019 Keystone Cougar as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Keystone Cougar is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by suspension with 4.
Has the 2019 Keystone Cougar been recalled?
NHTSA lists 8 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 2019 Keystone Cougar reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,250 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 7,500 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 28, 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.