10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,707 miles

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problem #6

Jan 182001

Contour

  • miles
While driving engine will overheat. Temperature gauge will go all way to red part, and a dark smoke will come from dashboard with a plastic smell. Cooling system will not work.

- Monroe, NC, USA

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problem #5

May 182000

Contour

  • miles
A/C stopped cooling, temperature gauge went to hot and I pulled over. There was no sign that the car had gotten hot. No steam, etc. Regular maintenance on car done.

- Nederland, TX, USA

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problem #4

Dec 221999

Contour

  • miles
Original oxygen gas sensor causing check engine check light to come on. Cost to fix $400. Low coolant sensor warning light comes on. Cost to fix $70. These should not be my responsibility. There is nothing that I can do to cause these items to malfunction. These are manufacturers' parts problems.

- St. Peters, MO, USA

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problem #3

Sep 151999

Contour

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The consumer was pulling into a parking space and about 15 to 20 feet up, noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. Pulled over, popped the hood, and there was a fire due to the engine cooling system oveheating.

- St. Peters, MO, USA

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problem #2

Apr 151997

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Vehicle overheats after driving short distances continually.

- Staten Isl, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jun 141996

Contour

  • miles
Coolant warning light illuminates.

- Winter Par, FL, USA

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