2006 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- Tires: 4 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The tire tread on the mission tires on my keystone montana-mountaineer 5th wheel have separated from the sidewall approximately 1/4 of an inch and the steel belts are visible. In one case air is leaking through the belts and crack.
Traveling north on us hwy 77 north of lagrange, tx at approximately 62mph when the driver's side front mission tire on the montana mountaineer fifth wheel rv blew out. I had checked tires less than one-half hour before the failure. The tires looked fine, both visually, and air pressure and temperature wise.
Tl contact owns a 2006 keystone montana-mountaineer. The vehicle has duro tires, size 225/75d15d, distributed by whafong tires. The contact noticed that the tread separated on all four tires. The manufacturer informed the contact to mail pictures. The current and failure mileages were 7,000.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Montana-Mountaineer has 3 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer?
NHTSA lists 0 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 2006 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer 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 2006 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.