Keystone ALPINE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
47 owner complaints analyzed
16 distinct recall campaigns
4,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 47 complaints (34.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 17.0% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 6.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 16 |
| Tires | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
Structure:Body: 16; Tires: 10; Electrical System: 8; Unknown Or Other: 8; Suspension: 7; Equipment: 3; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 3; Wheels: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 19 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 19; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 26 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 5; 2015: 4; 2016: 1; 2017: 5; 2018: 3; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 5; 2024: 14; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11570344 · 2024-02-06 (February 6, 2024)
This has been a contiuned issue with not only the Alpine but Montana as well. Especially with Front Slide outs. The unit is cracking at the lower front frame of the slide out. Causing dangerous cracks to the inner frame. The unit is over flexing and therefore causing the Welds to break , which will cause the walls to crack and you could end up with extreme damage. My unit ended up with $20,000 worth of damage. I was lucky my insurance paid it, but at that time we did not know that it was a frame issue. It was not until after the fact and …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11570344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10638847 · 2014-09-25 (September 25, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE ALPINE RV BEING TOWED BY A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MICROWAVE FREQUENTLY TURNED ON AND OFF. THE MICROWAVE CONVECTION OVEN WAS MANUFACTURED IN JANUARY OF 2013, MODEL NUMBER CFMV154CLS AND SERIAL NUMBER KG30102106. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ITEMS INSIDE OR NEAR THE MICROWAVE BURNED WHEN THE UNIT WAS NOT ACTIVATED. AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE MICROWAVE TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE UNIT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: …
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10638847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10559825 · 2014-01-14 (January 14, 2014)
I AM A RETIRED AIRFORCE AIRCRAFT TECHNICAN.I HAVE A CDL. THEREFORE,I KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. THERE HAS ONLY BEEN 2 TRIPS(PGH.PA. & DALLAS,TEX.)ON THIS RV SINCE PURCHASED.ON THE DAY IN QUESTION,I CHECKED AIR PRESSURE OF ALL TIRES(TOW VEHICLE & RV).I WAS ON I-20 EASTBOUND ABOUT 65 MI. FROM DALLAS,TEXAS WHEN,I HEARD A LOUD BANG.THE RVPASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT.IN ADDITION TO THE BLOWN TIRE,DAMAGE WAS DONE TO SLIDE OUT.I HAD NO PRIOR INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE 5TH WHEEL I WAS TOWING.I HAD NOT RUN…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,065 miles reported. Look up ODI 10559825 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11315550 · 2020-03-02 (March 2, 2020)
WHILE DRIVING, RECEIVE INTERMITTENT MESSAGE 'TRAILER WIRING FAULT'. FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER BRAKES AND LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11315550 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2010: 3; 2011: 4; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2015: 3; 2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 1; 2024: 0; 2025: 1; 2026: 1