10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Nov 172000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at approximately 35-40 mph hit an enbankment and went up railroad track, tearing bumper., and made a hole in oil pan. Also, about $3,000 worth of damage to front end. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy.

- Iron City, TN, USA

problem #5

Aug 231999

Contour

  • miles
Driver was in an front end accident that was caused by application of the brakes which failed. Consumer lost control and hit a gaurdrail head-on. Upon impact, passenger's side air bag deployed, but driver's side air bag failed to deploy.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #4

Mar 051999

Contour

  • miles
Smells like raw gas all the time. Had the vehicle at the dealer was not able to find the problem. Two weeks ago vehicle went to the shop for a fuel pump. On highway while trying to pull over to the shoulder, something had popped out and started smoking under the hood, hit the concrete and both airbags came out.

- Evergreen Park, IL, USA

problem #3

Jul 011999

Contour

  • miles
Driver's and passenger's airbags deployed but busted open, causing the fumes and smoke to enter into the vehicle.

- York, SC, USA

problem #2

Sep 011999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Passenger's side air bag is visible due to a half in crack with the interior of the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

problem #1

Nov 231997

Contour

  • miles
Vehicle collided with a light pole with enough force to break the lamp from the pole, however the air bag did not deply and the driver sustained a broken nose.

- Easley, SC, USA