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2001 Beaver ContessaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Beaver Contessa, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Beaver Contessa has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2001 Beaver Contessa recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 02V-278 · Oct 22, 2002 · 8,581 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Beaver.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Contessa year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Contessa median. How we score

'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Contessa owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

A FIRE STARTED AROUND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RIM. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE BRAKE CALIPER AND TURNED THE ROTOR. TWO MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM RECURRED, THE DEALER REPLACED ALL THE BRAKE COMPONENTS. *JB
Complaint 10007308 · Feb 13, 2003 · 14,000 miles

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