Keystone Sprinter Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Keystone Sprinter (2002–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2004 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is tires (10 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Sprinter model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 2,750 | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 8 | 2,250 | 4 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 9 | 2,750 | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 5 | — | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Tires10 32%
- Equipment7 23%
- Body and structure6 19%
- Suspension4 13%
- Other or unknown2 6.5%
- Wheels1 3.2%
- Electrical system1 3.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “This past summer I had 1 mission tire blowout it did over $500.00 damage to my 2006 copper canyon 5th. Wheel mission told me to send pictures and replacement cost and they would pay me. When I tried to collect they now said I needed the tire. It was to late it was already thrown out now when checking trailer ready for a trip another tire had bubble in tread and side wall. This tire has about 300 miles more then the other one which had about 3500 miles on it. They are kept at 85lbs.”
NHTSA complaint #10321295, filed 2010-03, 3,500 miles2004: “Two of our four mission load max tires on our 2004 Keystone Sprinter 5th wheel failed while traveling at 55 MPH on I-26 east on 8/11/2005. The right front tire completely shredded and the left rear tread separated from the sidewall. Legrand fender inc of st george sc, stated the other 2 tires were showing signs of abnormal wear and tear. The tire debris damaged the right fender skirt on the trailer. The tires have approximately 3,500 miles on them the trailer was purchased june 21, 2004 from suncoast rv in monroe, nc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133154, filed 2005-08, 3,500 miles2005: “- the contact stated that the tires on the 2005 Keystone Sprinter rubbed the top of the wheel well. The contact spoke with the dealership and was advised that the cause of the problem was due to the design of the trailer. The dealership informed the contact that the wheel was too close to the wheel well. This caused the tires to become deformed. The contact sent pictures to the manufacturer, and they advised him the cause of the problem was due to the trailer being overloaded, which caused the springs to bend. The vehicle currently had 2000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184618, filed 2007-03, 2,000 milesOther Keystone models
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12 complaintsKeystone Fuzion
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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. Methodology