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2000 Safari ContinentalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Safari Continental, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Safari Continental 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
Engine and engine cooling11

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

6 recalls

2000 Safari Continental 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 →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 01V-130 · Apr 17, 2001 · 1,438 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD DISABLE THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL WITHOUT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED OPERATOR WARNING THAT THE ABS FUNCTION REQUIRES SERVICING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-044 · Mar 6, 2001 · 117 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 00V-173 · Jun 27, 2000 · 691 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN CERTAIN BRAKING SITUATIONS.

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 Safari.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Continental 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 Continental median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Safari Continental, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WIRING HARNESS INCORRECTLY INSTALLEDSQ00013 · closed Jul 6, 2000
    No recall
In owners' words

What Continental owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE EXHAUST PIPE SEPARATED FROM THE FURNACE AND FELL OFF. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON DURING THE FIRST TRIP IN THE RV THE MOTOR HOME ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE AS WELL AS A GRASS FIRE DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE EXHAUST PIPE SEPARATING FROM THE FURNACE AND FALLING OFF. THE FALLING OFF OF THE PIPE…
Complaint 10095336 · Sep 28, 2004

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