10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,989 miles

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problem #5

Jun 011999

Contour

  • miles
There is a short within the electrical system, causing the horn, brinker's and brake light's not to work. Also, all the rubber has fallen off the door panel, and the driver's side shoulder belt doesn't retract.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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problem #4

Aug 211999

Contour

  • miles
When driving at 65 mph the speedometer reads 0 mph, the gas gauge reads empty and all of the emission control lights come on. Possible electrical failure.

- Princeton, IA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 141999

(reported on)

Contour

  • miles
Consumer turned air conditioner on and smoke came from knob area. Inside of knob had melted cause unknown.

- St Rose, LA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 031999

Contour

  • miles
Ther E is a problem within the electrical system which causes signal and brake lights to malfunction. Dealer is aware of the problem, and vehicle has been at dealer four times for repairs.

- Jamaica, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 061998

Contour

  • miles
While driving electrical system malfunctioned, causing headlights/tail lights/interior lights to go out, which almost cause an accident. Cause unknown. Currently at dealer awaiting parts.

- Derry, NH, USA

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