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2002-2023 · 22 model years

Keystone Outback Problems by year

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the Keystone Outback across 22 model years, and it has 19 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (8), while 2009, 2023 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the body, doors & structure.

Most complaints for its age20078 complaints · 3 recallsSee the 2007
Complaints
38
Recalls
19
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Outback complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20231000Body, doors & structureA
20220300-D
20210200-C
20200100-A
20191200Body, doors & structureC
20180100-A
20174300Body, doors & structureD
20162300Body, doors & structureC
20150200-B
20140200-B
20132300SuspensionC
20120100-A
20114410Wheels & tiresD
20102300Body, doors & structureC
20091100Body, doors & structureA
20080100-A
20078301Wheels & tiresD
20060200-B
20055201Electrical systemD
20043210SuspensionC
20033201Body, doors & structureC
20022100Electrical systemB

Most common Outback problems

Keystone Outback recalls 19

Tires

20V49100027 vehicles affected

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Outback travel trailers. The Federal Identification Tag incorrectly states that the tire pressure should be 65 PSI, when the correct tire pressure is 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply...

Latest Outback complaints

2023 Keystone OutbackBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2023 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated that while towing the RV at an undisclosed speed, the contact could see the top of the RV, which was normally impossible, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection, the contact became aware that the frame at the hitch had buckled, allowing the front of the RV to tilt downward. No warning lights were illuminated. The RV was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11680763
2019 Keystone OutbackBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Outback travel trailer. The contact stated that after driving over a bump in the road at approximately 50 MPH, the driver was informed by another motorist that the front-end of the trailer appeared to be extremely low to the ground. After stopping and inspecting the trailer, it was discovered that the subframe of the trailer had buckled causing the front-end to lower. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was...

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not yet contacted. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V715000 (Structure). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 9,000.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11433968
2017 Keystone OutbackWheels & tires

Trailer purchased new in april of 2017. During a thanksgiving trip I noticed what seems to be a tire delaminating. We replaced it with the spare. Upon inspection when we returned home I noticed that the weight ratings of the tires don't seem to match what the factory is specifying the trailer weighs. The tires are trailer king st225/75r15 with a max weight rating of 2,540lbs each. The trailer has four (4) with a dual axle setup. These are factory issued tires. The gvwr of the trailer is 10,500lbs which...

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calculates as 340lbs in excess of the tire capacity. I am in the process of replacing all the tires on the trailer as I cannot afford a blow-out and I think I'm on the path to one with these tires. There was no blow-out, simply an imminent tire failure which I believe is a direct result of incorrect/underweight tire selection by keystone. *Dt *tr *dt *tr

Filed Incident Tires · WheelsNHTSA 11163222
2017 Keystone OutbackBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 keystone outback trailer being hauled by a 2014 dodge ram. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v439000 (structure) in october of 2017. The contact took the vehicle to motor sportland (4001 state st, salt lake city, ut 84107) and the draw bar was repaired. However, two months later, the draw bar started to rust. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the trailer should not have been left outside. No further assistance was provided. The trailer was not repaired again. The vin was invalid. There was no mileage.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11090475
2017 Keystone OutbackOther & unknown

But bare steel on tounge recall 17v-439 =- did not prime or paiint and is rusting - per keystone - not their problem and should not be in the environment whereit can get wet. What? - It is a teravel reailer and it is the tow bar. Keystone has created a potentially worse safety issue by not painting the repair - now it could rust out and fail

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11090474

Questions about the Keystone Outback

Which Keystone Outback years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2007 (8), 2005 (5), 2011 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2007 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Keystone Outback years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2023, 2008, 2012 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Outback years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Keystone Outback problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (14), body, doors & structure (11), equipment & accessories (5) most often.

How many recalls does the Keystone Outback have?

NHTSA lists 19 recalls across all Keystone Outback model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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