Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Keystone Cougar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Keystone Cougar has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 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 #12V355000 BUMPER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V002000 COUPLER INSPECTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V063000 SPARE TIRE CARRIER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 5 complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
- Trailer Hitches 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 10 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Keystone Cougar has notable issues, with recalls and complaints relating to structural integrity, especially concerning the bumper and spare tire carrier, which can lead to safety hazards. Additionally, recall issues involving the trailer hitch and fire extinguishers suggest reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear bumper | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| spare tire carrier | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| trailer hitch | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| tires | 25,000–45,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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.
- Inspect and maintain trailer hitch
- Replace tires every 5 years
- Check and repair wheel bearings
- Lubricate all moving parts annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Bumper metal fatigue
- Spare tire carrier cracks
- Coupler indentation issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Keystone Cougar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.