Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Keystone Cougar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Keystone Cougar has 3 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 #10V063000 SPARE TIRE CARRIER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 5 complaints
- Equipment 3 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Service Brakes, Electric 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Trailer Hitches 1 complaint
Of the 9 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 9 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Keystone Cougar has an average reliability score. The most significant issues involve equipment recalls, particularly regarding fire extinguishers and spare tire carriers. Owner complaints are moderate, focusing on tires and structure-related concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 10,000–15,000 miles | $100–$300 | very common |
| equipment | 15,000–20,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| structure | 15,000–30,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
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.
- Inspect and replace tires
- Check and seal roof seams
- Inspect and service brakes
- Clean and treat slide-out seals
- Check and test all electrical systems
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Cracks in roof seams
- Difficulty activating brakes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Keystone Cougar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.