2005 Keystone Outback Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles, 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 2005 Keystone Outback (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Keystone Outback. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and body and structure (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 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. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 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.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Equipment1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “On or about 3/21/08 my wife heard a beeping sound while we were outside. Upon further investigation we discovered that our Keystone Outback rv was on fire. We extinguished the fire with water. Some days later my brother came over to help me repair it. We are both firefighters, so of course we investigated the cause. We discovered a pinched a.c. Wire between the chassis and floor. I have taken pix but have not contacted the dealer because it is out of warranty and cannot be towed by me due to the 12 wires being melted therefore no brake lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10224036, filed 2008-04Equipment: “Dometic rm2652 fridge has fracture on boiler. Dometic has obvious problem with this fridge. They did a recall and I never was notified. Their recall was a safety recall. But it also states that is we have problems listed the recall is valid for us. I have problems listed and was told they would not take care of repairing my fridge for me. If they know of the problems with their equipment I think they should be held responsible for more than a piece of sheet metal that I could install on my own.”
NHTSA complaint #10486589, filed 2012-11Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2005 Keystone Outback fifth wheel rv. The circuit breakers and oven pilot light would continually turn off, and the shower would leak. Also the siding, made of fiber glass, began to bubble and warp. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were under 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10292001, filed 2009-11, 20,000 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 10,000 and 20,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V755000Nov 22, 2017EquipmentCovers: Keystone Outback 2003–2018, Cougar 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…
- 08V325000Jul 17, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Keystone Outback 2004–2007, Cougar 2004–2007, Montana 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 Outback → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Keystone Outback.
Other model years of the Keystone Outback
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8 | 1,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 15,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Keystone Outback model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Keystone Outback have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Keystone Outback as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Keystone Outback is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2005 Keystone Outback 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 2005 Keystone Outback reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 20,000 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.