10.0

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

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problem #4

Jun 012002

Contour

  • miles
Console gear shift indicator failed, causing shifter to be stuck in gear.

- Aberdeen, SD, USA

problem #3

Aug 011999

Contour

  • miles
Recall 98 V 233 000/shift level damage: Reporting difficulty with shifting out of gear from park position and/or indicator not correctly indicatd actual gear position. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under that recall. Provide any further information on this matter.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #2

Feb 232001

(reported on)

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission gears have deteriorated. Dealer is repairing vehicle.

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #1

Mar 072000

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When shifting gears the indicator does not move.

- Marcellus, NY, USA