Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Keystone Cougar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Keystone Cougar has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V209000 Tire May Contact the Outrigger Causing Tire Damage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V708000 Propane Regulator May Fail and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V380000 Frame Rail May Buckle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V670000 Inverter may be Wired Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V398000 Antenna Wing May Separate From Mounting Base NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V302000 Cooktop Burner Flames May Invert NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V689000 Solar Prep Wiring not Breaker Protected NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V650000 Emergency Exit not Marked NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Keystone Cougar has several recalls related to structural and equipment issues, including improper frame clearance and propane regulator failures. Frequent recalls suggest potential reliability concerns over time, but owner complaints remain limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| frame and members | 10,000–20,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| propane regulator | 5,000–15,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| electrical system | 15,000–25,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 inspection of frame and undercarriage
- Check propane system annually
- Inspect and service wiring yearly
- Re-seal body seams every two years
- Replace tires every five years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Tire wear from frame contact
- Inverted range cooktop flame
- Propane smell or pressure issues
- Loose or damaged wiring
- Antenna separation during transit
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Keystone Cougar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.