2005 Keystone Montana Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles, 1 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 2005 Keystone Montana (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Keystone Montana. The part named most often is equipment, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown (1) and body and structure (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns 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.
- Equipment3 50%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Equipment: “2005 Montana 5th wheel trailer with dometic refrigerator. The consumer stated after the recall was performed, the refrigerator stopped working, due to a fatigue crack in the boiler tube which caused ammonia to leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10260093, filed 2009-02Other or unknown: “The contact owns a 2005 Keystone Montana 3295rk 5th wheel. The welding mechanic stated that over time the solid tubing that has air space in the middle wore out and caused cracks in the king pin box. The mechanic observed additional stress fractures, and the vehicle was currently waiting to be repaired. The king pin box was attached to the hitch and was connected to the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the beam should be 6 inches , but because of the stress fractures the beam was 4 inches. The contact notified Keystone, and was advised that the warranty did not cover the repair costs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10187109, filed 2007-04Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2005 Keystone Montana. The trailer was raised four inches from the truck bed when normally it was raised eight inches. The failure was due to the frame work being cracked. The camper was repaired. However, it failed again, and was currently being repaired. The contact has pictures and repair invoices. The failure and current mileages were unknown. The consumer wanted to know if his information was received. Updated 06/19/07. The consumer stated that there is also king pin frame failure on the rv. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188686, filed 2007-04, 9,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,000 and 9,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V755000Nov 22, 2017EquipmentCovers: Keystone Montana 2003–2018, Outback 2003–2018, Cougar 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…
- 10V521000Oct 27, 2010EquipmentCovers: Keystone Montana 2001–2005, Montana-BIG Sky 2001–2005, Everest 2003–2004
Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
- 08V325000Jul 17, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Keystone Montana 2004–2007, Cougar 2004–2007, Sprinter 2004–2007 +15 more
Keystone is recalling 161,250 my 2004-2007 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released…
Recall details for the 2005 Keystone Montana → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Keystone Montana.
Other model years of the Keystone Montana
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 7 | 12,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 5 | 2,282 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 8 | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 9 | 5,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 11 | 3,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 9 | 6,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 11 | 4,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 12 | 3,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 9 | 12,500 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 10 | 3,200 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 10 | 8,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 9,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 7 | 5,500 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 7 | 3,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Keystone Montana model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Keystone Montana have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Keystone Montana as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Keystone Montana is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 1.
Has the 2005 Keystone Montana 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 2005 Keystone Montana reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,000 and 9,000 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 29, 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.