AI Damage2022 Keystone Cougar: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Keystone Cougar filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and service brakes. The maker issued 7 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
There was a bulge showing near the front of the camper, dealer inspected and said there is frame flex, possibly broken welds on the frame, which is a common problem with the lippert manufactured frames. Model years directly before this year(2022) were recalled for the same problem.
Vehicle was taken to the RV dealer to have annual maintenance done. During inspection it was discovered that 3 of 4 brakes were covered with grease from blown bearing seals.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Cougar has 6 complaints (27 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Communication. Infotainment, telematics, antennas after body repair.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This process describes the repair of In-Wall slide systems that have become inoperable on one or both sides
It has been determined the vehicles in this KSB population may have been manufactured with an In-Wall Slide-Out System that may have a damaged guide shoe in the slide mechanism.
- Revised repair instructions for KSB-221025 - This process describes how to inspect and add an End of Line…
Revised repair instructions for KSB-221025 - This process describes how to inspect and add an End of Line Resistor (EOL) to the In-Command system that may be exhibiting erratic readings on HVAC and/or lose…
- The information and instructions in a Keystone Service Bulletin (KSB) are intended to inform RV dealership…
The information and instructions in a Keystone Service Bulletin (KSB) are intended to inform RV dealership Service Managers/Technicians of situations that may occur with some Recreational vehicles so dealership…
- Revised repair instructions
This process describes the repair of In-Wall slide systems that have become inoperable on one or both sides. It has been determined the vehicles in this KSB population may have been manufactured with an In-Wall…
- Dealer letter for CSC-220420
With some models and features, the Display Commander (LCD screen) for the In-Command system, may exhibit erratic readings on HVAC and/or lose communication with components. This is caused because Keystone may not have…
- With some models and features, the Display Commander (LCD screen) for the In-Command system, may exhibit…
With some models and features, the Display Commander (LCD screen) for the In-Command system, may exhibit erratic readings on HVAC and/or lose communication with components. This is caused because Keystone may not have…
Other years of this model
- Cougar 20013 sources
- Cougar 20026 sources
- Cougar 20036 sources
- Cougar 200426 sources
- Cougar 20057 sources
- Cougar 20066 sources
- Cougar 20079 sources
- Cougar 20089 sources
- Cougar 20094 sources
- Cougar 201010 sources
- Cougar 20119 sources
- Cougar 20125 sources
- Cougar 20136 sources
- Cougar 20144 sources
- Cougar 20155 sources
- Cougar 20165 sources
- Cougar 20173 sources
- Cougar 20184 sources
- Cougar 201911 sources
- Cougar 20209 sources
- Cougar 202111 sources
- Cougar 20235 sources
- Cougar 20263 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Keystone Cougar?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, service brakes. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Keystone Cougar?
NHTSA lists 7 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Keystone Cougar from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.