2004 Keystone Sprinter Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,750miles, 4 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 2004 Keystone Sprinter (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 Keystone Sprinter. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and suspension (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,750 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
- Tires4 44%
- Equipment2 22%
- Suspension2 22%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Wheels1 11%
Example complaints
Tires: “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 milesEquipment: “My 2004 Keystone Sprinter 293 fifth wheel caught fire while parked in my driveway. The charlotte, nc fire investigator suspects it started at the refrigerator. My refrigerator is part of the dometic recall. My insurance company is in the process of investigating if the refrigerator design was the cause. These refrigerator are dangerous and dometic needs to take responsibility for the losses that occur. Keystone needs to be held responsible as well because they are not ensuring their suppliers are providing safe components.”
NHTSA complaint #10290207, filed 2009-10Suspension: “The weakest link I own a 2004 Keystone Sprinter. This rv unit has 30,000 towed miles. This rv has the double eye suspension system. During my travels in 2007 a set of shackle plates broke. This part failure has resulted in a $1500.00 loss including a bent axle, suspension parts and damaged tires. Yes, I am out of warranty. Keystone Sprinter provided an $800.00 compensation. This suspension failure could cause fatal bodily damage. When a shackle plate breaks the axle can become detached from the rv home frame. The Keystone Sprinter organization refers to the failed part as a 'wear part'. …”
NHTSA complaint #10220218, filed 2008-03Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2004 Keystone Sprinter fifth wheel. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a ladder that was mounted on the rear by the manufacturer. The screws that were used to mount the later ended up penetrating an electrical wire. The contact noticed the problem when he touched the ladder and felt a slight shock. After further review, the contact found out that the ladder had not been grounded per electrical code. The vehicle was taken to the manufacturer and was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10458961, filed 2012-05, 5,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 3,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V755000Nov 22, 2017EquipmentCovers: Keystone Sprinter 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…
- 08V325000Jul 17, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Keystone Sprinter 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…
- 07V134000Mar 22, 2007Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Keystone Sprinter 1997–2004, Springdale 1998–2004, Cabana 1999–2004 +10 more
Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an…
Recall details for the 2004 Keystone Sprinter → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2004 Keystone Sprinter.
Other model years of the Keystone Sprinter
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 2,750 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 8 | 2,250 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 9 | 2,750 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Keystone Sprinter model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Keystone Sprinter have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 Keystone Sprinter as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Keystone Sprinter is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 2004 Keystone Sprinter 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 2004 Keystone Sprinter reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,750 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 3,500 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.