Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Keystone Cougar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Keystone Cougar has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 #21V178000 Inverter May Be Wired Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V801000 Solar Prep Wiring May Not Be Connected Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V670000 Inverter may be Wired Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V302000 Cooktop Burner Flames May Invert NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,000–$4,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Keystone Cougar shows an average reliability profile. Recalls mainly involve structural and electrical issues, along with tire clearance problems. With fewer complaints, these issues can be resolved with proper maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire clearance | 5,000–25,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| Propane regulator | 5,000–15,000 miles | $50–$150 | occasional |
| Solar inverter wiring | 10,000–20,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| Frame support | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | rare |
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.
- Check and rotate tires regularly
- Inspect propane system annually
- Test electrical systems twice yearly
- Inspect frame and supports yearly
- Winterize plumbing systems
- Service brakes annually
- Check and seal roof annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Propane smell
- Flickering or shorting electrical systems
- Frame creaking noises
- Cooktop flame issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Keystone Cougar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.