6.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,020 miles

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problem #5

Mar 042004

(reported on)

Continental

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,100 miles
When applying pressure to the brake pedal anti lock braking system made a groaning noise, causing brake pedal to pump. Also, caused the vehicle to pass the desired stopping point.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

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problem #4

Apr 211998

Continental

  • miles
Occasionaly brakes erraticallt don't work-requires constant pressure-accompanied by a load thud.

- Fair Lawn, NJ, USA

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problem #3

May 152000

Continental

  • miles
Gear in back of left front tire cracked - erratic activation of anti lock braking

- No. Woodmere, NY, USA

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problem #2

Aug 151997

Continental

  • miles
Ongoing starting problem; vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and vehicle still remained in sho.; also, vehicle having problems with brakes making noise when applied. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that was normal for all vehicles. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Bonisay, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 011997

Continental

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes fade.

- Cliffside Park, NJ, USA

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