Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Keystone Cougar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Keystone Cougar has 7 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 #12V355000 BUMPER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V094000 AXLE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V002000 COUPLER INSPECTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V606000 SIEMENS BREAKER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V597000 STEEL WHEELS/MIS-ALIGNED WELDS/TREDIT TIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V478000 RANGE/OVEN COMBO/GAS SUPPLY LINE/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Keystone Cougar has several recalls concerning structural, axle, and electrical issues. These problems can potentially lead to safety hazards and incur moderate repair costs. The vehicle's reliability is further compromised by a notable number of complaints about the structure and tires, indicating recurring issues in these areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear bumper | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$700 | very common |
| axle assembly | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| circuit breakers | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| wheels | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | 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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Axle service and inspection
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations and balances
- Electrical system checks
- Hitch maintenance
- Safety equipment updates
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Spare tire mount issues
- Brake efficiency reductions
- Electrical system failures
- Fracture in gas line
- Wheel weld inadequacies
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Keystone Cougar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.