CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Keystone Cougar has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (3 reports).
2003 Keystone Cougar recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire
Some Kidde plastic-handle and push-button fire extinguishers installed in these recreational trailers may become clogged, so they may not discharge as expected, or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2003 Keystone Cougar problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BIRD'S NEST IN THE PIN BOX OF THE VEHICLE AND THE HEAD OF THE PIN BOX WAS SPLIT IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE FRAME WORK OF THE PIN BOX WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD FURTHER INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
GOING FROM CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS ON INTERSTATE 15 ABOUT TEN MILES FROM THE NEVADA STATE LINE WHEN I HEARD A WHOLE LOT OF THUMPING FROM MY COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. I HAD JUST TRAVERSED A VERY ROUGH SECTION OF ROAD WITH CONCRETE BARRIERS AND NO SHOULDERS ALONG THE HIGHWAY. I PULLED OVER ONTO THE PRECARIOUSLY NARROW SHOULDER AS SOON AS IT SEEMED SAFE. IT REALLY WASN'T SAFE. I SAW THAT MY FRONT TIRE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS SHREDDED BUT THAT THE REAR TIRE WAS STILL HOLDING THE FRONT TIRE JUST OFF ITS RIM. I FOUND A BETTER SHOULDER. I GOT SOME RV ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THE BIG REPAIR TRUCK PULLED UP BEHIND ME AND THE GUY PUT ON MY SPARE. HE MENTIONED THAT HE SMELLED A LOT OF PROPANE, SO I SHUT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KEYSTONE COUGAR RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG AMMONIA ODOR COMING FROM THE UNIT AND THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HEAT TUBE WAS FRACTURED WITH A SLIGHT LEAK. THE REFRIGERATOR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW THAT DOMETIC WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COOLING UNIT. THE PART NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 07/29/08 *BF
MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 COUGAR 5TH WHEEL MANUFACTURED BY KEYSTONE. TWO MONTHS PAST THE 1-YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY, WE EXPERIENCED TWO TIRE BLOWOUTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED ON THE TIRES, WE REPLACED THEM ALL WITH NEW 10-PLY TIRES. AFTER LESS THAN 1,000 MILES, WE EXPERIENCED ANOTHER BLOWOUT ON THE SAME SIDE RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER SIDING. IN AUGUST 2007 BEFORE TAKING A TRIP, I NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE NEW 10-PLY TIRES HAD A BUBBLE IN THE SIDE WALL. I REPLACED THE TIRE. ON THE WAY HOME, AFTER TRAVELING LESS THAN 500 MILES, WE EXPERIENCED ANOTHER BLOWOUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING MORE DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR. IN RESEARCHING
NANKING MILESTAR TRAILER TIRES SIDEWALL FAILURE/CRACKING ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE D
2003 Keystone Cougar questions
Does the 2003 Keystone Cougar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Keystone Cougar: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or spray in a fire; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Keystone Cougar?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (3), Tires (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Keystone Cougar has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.