10.0

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

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problem #4

Dec 172001

Contour

  • miles
The brake/shift interlock works intermittently. Seems to stop working when it rains. Won't let the car be taken out of park. Could leave someone stranded.

- Orchard Park, NY, USA

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problem #3

Nov 152000

(reported on)

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Safety feature on vehicle can be shifted (floor) without pressing brakes or accelerator pedal. Even if vehicle was not started or started can shift into gear. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that solenoid had broken, but not under warranty of safety related issues.

- Davenport, IA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 301999

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic transmission interlock system became inoperative. Anyone can move the automatic transmission without depressing the brake pedal, which may cause a vehicle to roll away.

- Sycracuse, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jan 011998

Contour

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The interlock system malfunctioned. While driving the vehicle interlock system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall and could potentially cause an accident.

- Austin, TX, USA

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