Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Keystone Raptor
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Keystone Raptor has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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 #17V597000 Transfer Switch may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V561000 Transfer Switch may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V594000 TRANSFER SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Of the 7 complaints on file, 4 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Keystone Raptor has recurring issues, particularly with electrical systems, due to failing transfer switches affected by high temperatures. This model has been affected by multiple recalls, resulting in substantial repair costs and making ownership less reliable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer switch | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| Fire extinguisher | N/A | $50–$70 | common |
| Electrical connections | 30,000–55,000 miles | $200–$400 | 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
- Brake system check every 2 years
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Replace fire extinguisher per recall
- Electrical system inspection every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Burning smell from fuse box
- Frequent circuit breaker trips
- Hot or warm electrical outlets
- Generator fails to transfer power
- Sizzling sound from electrical panel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Keystone Raptor at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.