AI Damage2009 Keystone Raptor: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Keystone Raptor filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 43% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 14% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 14% of all complaints
- 5 Wheels 14% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (43% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 keystone raptor. The contact stated that the rear door of the vehicle was disintegrating. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.
The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the transfer switch caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted.
The contact stated that there was a loose ground fall wire, which caused the vehicle to catch on fire. The contact did not disclose who extinguished the fire, or if a police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Aluminum wheel broken, 2 spokes broken wheel number 5134b2 16x6j has t dot h13 b15 772.
The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the air conditioning system failed and a burning smell emerged from the air conditioning unit. In addition, the transfer case wires were found to be burned.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 keystone raptor rv with mission radial ft tires, line size 235/80/16. The contact stated that the rear and front passenger and the front driver side tire failed and experienced tread separation, causing damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.
While removing the brake away brake pin, a fire started in the module where the pin was being removed. The contact extinguished the fire and cut the wires to the pin to prevent another fire. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.
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 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Raptor has 3 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- 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 2009 Keystone Raptor?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, structure. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (57%), A/C or heater (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Keystone Raptor?
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 2009 Keystone Raptor 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 2009 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.