2009 Keystone Montana Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Keystone Montana (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2009 Keystone Montana. The part named most often is tires, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and equipment (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,500 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system 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.
- Tires6 67%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
- Wheels1 11%
Example complaints
Tires: “The contact owns a 2009 Keystone Montana equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size 235/80/r16, DOT# ohun1lhr190. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the rear passenger tire exploded. The failure caused damage to the rear fender well. The contact stopped at a tire shop and installed a new tire. The following day, after driving 65 MPH and about 200 miles, the rear driver's tire exploded. The tire again damaged the rear fender well. The contact took the tire to a goodyear dealer and purchased a new tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460931, filed 2012-06, 5,000 milesElectrical system: “Iota its-50r transfer switch failure :center lugs over heated and began to melt, melted wiring at terminal and melted unit cover. Had I not been home, or asleep, it would have burned the whole camper down, possibly resulting in injury or death!”
NHTSA complaint #10649954, filed 2014-10Equipment: “Ourselves and our neighbor began smelling propane for about a week outside of the rv. Rv service tech inspected it and we were told that it is a known problem with the fittings and regulator between the two propane tanks. Rv service tech said he has replaced many such fittings and had notified Keystone whom gave him no response. He also asked his supervisor to file a complaint but was unsure if has ever been reported. Our 7 gallon propane tank leaked entirely empty in less than two weeks, we were switched to our other propane tank while the other was leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424620, filed 2011-09Wheels: “On september 7 2016 I was traveling west on I 64 at aprox. 4:00 pm in traffic just after mile 19 I herd a loud bang and saw debris flying off of the right side of my rv. I pulled on to the shoulder and discovered that the entire tread on my right rear tire had separated causing damage to the right wheel well and knocked off the valve stem from the right front tire leaving me with 2 flat tires. I always use a TPMS and at the time of failure that tire was at 85 PSI and a tire temperature of 109 degrees. …”
NHTSA complaint #10905911, filed 2016-09, 12,500 milesMileage 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 5,000 and 25,985 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…
- 15V561000Sep 4, 2015Electrical systemCovers: Keystone Montana 2008–2009, Challenger 2008–2009, Raptor 2008–2009 +3 more
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Big Sky, Challenger, Everest, Fuzion, Montana, and Raptor travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These transfer switches, used in vehicles wired…
- 11V577000Dec 8, 2011Electrical systemCovers: Keystone Montana 2009–2011, Fuzion 2009–2011, Montana-BIG Sky 2009–2011 +6 more
Keystone has revised their remedy process and is again recalling certain 2009-2011 vehicles with the generator ready option, or with standard generator. See the list above for the affected models. Some iota its-50r transfer switches are experiencing…
- 10V594000Nov 23, 2010Electrical systemCovers: Keystone Montana 2009–2011, Fuzion 2009–2011, Raptor 2009–2011 +7 more
Keystone is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers with a generator ready option. If the transfer switch is not installed to the proper specifications, the elevated electrical loads associated with the recreational vehicle use in higher ambient temperatures…
- 10V587000Nov 17, 2010Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Keystone Montana 2007–2011, Montana-BIG Sky 2007–2011, Fuzion 2010–2011 +2 more
Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the…
Recall details for the 2009 Keystone Montana → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2009 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 2009 Keystone Montana have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2009 Keystone Montana as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Keystone Montana is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2009 Keystone Montana been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 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 2009 Keystone Montana reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,500 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 25,985 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 30, 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.