10.0

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

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problem #3

Feb 222000

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to four seperate NHTSA recall notices 99V243000/ 99V194000/ 99V103000 and 98V233000. Also, manufacturer's recalls 99S23/99S19/99S14 and 98S26. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems without the consumer correcting the problem with transmission.

- Casa Grande, AZ, USA

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problem #2

Aug 231999

(reported on)

Contour

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Manual gear shift on this vehicle sticks, when the clutch is applied to shift into first it, will not allow this command. Once it gets into first there is a problem getting it out. This also happens with the reverse gear. The problem does not always occur. Dealer has been contacted.

- Dudley, GA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 201998

Contour

  • miles
Consumer received recall notice, and contacted dealer/manufacturer in 11/98. Parts not in after 60 days. Owner cannot get remedy of problem. Provide further information.

- Seabrook, NH, USA

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