Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Keystone Outback
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Keystone Outback has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 #11V002000 COUPLER INSPECTION 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
- Tires 3 complaints
- Wheels 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$4,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Keystone Outback has notable recall issues with critical components such as fire extinguishers, trailer hitches, wheels, and gas lines. These issues, coupled with owner complaints mostly categorized as 'Other,' suggest underlying concerns that may lead to unexpected costs and safety issues, resulting in a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fire extinguisher | Not applicable | No reliable estimate | very common |
| trailer hitch | Not applicable | $200–$400 | common |
| wheels | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| gas line | Not applicable | $100–$200 | 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.
- Annual roof inspection and seal
- Bi-annual brake system check
- Yearly wheel alignment
- Regular gas system inspection
- Routine fire extinguisher check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Hitch not securing properly
- Gas smell near the oven
- Wobbling or noisy wheels
- Unresponsive fire extinguisher
- Increased tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Keystone Outback at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.