Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Keystone Cougar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Keystone Cougar has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V755000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V561000 FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG/PART 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V325000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V346000 AXLE SPRING SHACKLE NUT TORQUE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V318000 IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF FURNACE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V257000 INCORRECT WEIGHT RATING AXLES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 5 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Other 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$4,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Keystone Cougar has faced multiple recalls, especially affecting equipment and suspension, resulting in a below-average reliability. Common issues relate to equipment malfunctions and suspension inadequacies, suggesting higher long-term costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axle springs | 40,000-70,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Refrigerator unit | 20,000-50,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Fire extinguisher | 0-20,000 miles | $50–$150 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Annual tire inspection
- Bi-annual brake check
- Refrigerator maintenance every year
- Axle spring inspection every 30,000 miles
- Furnace air intake check
- Label verification check
- Suspension inspection yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Refrigerator leaks
- Improper furnace combustion
- Loose axle spring bolts
- Inadequate tire pressure label
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Keystone Cougar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.