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#BS-2008-KEYCOU-60D42008 Keystone Cougar
Based on reports from 15 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 15 complaints, 1 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
4 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (13 reports) • Median: 5K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (4 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Where the complaints fall
2008 Keystone Cougar: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2008 Keystone Cougar, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.
Structure Issues
Structure complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2008 Keystone Cougar, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Service Brakes, Electric Issues
Service Brakes, Electric complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2008 Keystone Cougar, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, electric-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Equipment:electrical Issues
Equipment:electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2008 Keystone Cougar, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Keystone Cougar. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED A LIMITED NUMBER OF FAILURES WITH ITS SPARE TIRE CARRIERS IN PARTICULAR, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIERS, WHEN COMBINED WITH A 16" SPARE TIRE AND WHEN INSTALLED ON THE BUMPER OF A SLIDE OUT BIKE/STORAGE RACK, MAY BREAK OR CRACK AFTER TIME CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 12, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2009, FOR INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG AND TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A LABEL THAT LISTS THE MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE OF 80PSI INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT MAXIMUM PRESSURE OF 65PSI.
EQUIPMENT
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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