10.0

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

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problem #4

Oct 182001

Contour

  • miles
Seat belts rear have completely fallen a part. There were no attachment T0 click on. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Panama City, FL, USA

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problem #3

Nov 181999

Contour

  • miles
Consumer was at the traffic light going through the intersection. The traffic in front of him had slowed down, but the car behind didn't comply. Car hit consumer's vehicle from behind, and smashed it in. Sea tbelt failed to restrain, and driver sustained back and neck injuries.

- Washington, DC, USA

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problem #2

Nov 231999

(reported on)

Contour

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Vehicle was hit from the rear, and driver's side seatbelt came loose from the panel, forcing the driver into the steering wheel. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

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problem #1

Mar 111999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
The belt is far too long to be used with a car seat - we had to tie it in a knot in order to use our child seat!

- Urbana, IL, USA

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