10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #12

Jul 022002

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Thermostat has been replaced 3 times since consumer received recall letter 00V367 concerning engine cooling fan on 02/2001. Consumer had vehicle fixed under that recall.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

problem #11

Jul 012000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states steam from the radiator caused her daughter to be injured, consumer also stated that other failures occurred due to the failed radiator.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #10

Jul 012000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states steam from the radiator caused her daughter to be injured, consumer also stated that other failures occurred due to the failed radiator.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #9

Jun 012001

Contour

  • miles
Thermostat has been replaced six times for overheating. Dealership informed consumer that head gasket had cracked, and was leaking fluid. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Natick, MA, USA

problem #8

Apr 062001

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Plastic radiator is causing vehicle to overheat, cannot be repaired without replacing complete system.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #7

Feb 192001

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  • miles
While driving engine will overheat. Technician replaced thermostat. Then, days took vehicle back to dealer for a recall notice that had received for cooling fuse which had to be replaced. Due to fuse head gasket was damaged.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 182000

Contour

  • miles
Thermostat coolant sender and water pump failed causing the vehicle to overheat, faulty water pump caused coolant leak, low coolant light stays on dealer replaced the sensor assembly. Nlm

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #5

Dec 252000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway at about 65 mph engine cooling system started to act up, and temperature gauge inside vehicle started to reach the overheating area, and then engine blew. Contacted dealer, and dealer said they will take a look at vehicle. Thermostat had been replaced twice and gallons of water and antifreeze had been put into the radiator several times before the incident occured.

- Paintlick, KY, USA

problem #4

Oct 172000

(reported on)

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  • miles
A hose broke on the radiator draining vehicle of all fluid and ruining the engine, none of the gauges indicated any internal failure, consumer request reimbursement.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #3

Oct 041999

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  • miles
Thermostat goes up to the red. Then, power steering went out. Consumer pulled over and let car sit for a while. Gas tank has been replaced, wiring harness problem.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #2

Nov 171998

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  • miles
Brakes: When turning or stopping & brakes are in use, they would make scrubbing noises. Have taken to mechanic for repairs. Problem still exists. Also, transmission would jerk when changing gears. Gear placement makes no difference when it happens. Had rebuilt transmission replaced. Problem still exists. Vehicle runs hot. Radiator makes clicking noise when turned on.

- Clermont, FL, USA

problem #1

Dec 061995

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  • miles
Radiator repaired due to leak.

- New Orlean, LA, USA