Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Beaver Contessa
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Beaver Contessa has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #02V278000 MONACO/BOSCH/BRAKE ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V097001 SAFARI/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V130001 SMC/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V128003 SAFARI MOTOR COACH/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V044004 SMC/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V173000 SAFARI/ABS MODULATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 complaints
Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Beaver CONTESSA faces notable issues, particularly with its braking systems, both hydraulic and ABS, which have been documented in recalls and complaints. Additionally, safety belt and steering problems contribute to its reliability concerns, leading to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| tie rod assembly | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| seat belt buckle | 40,000–60,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| ABS system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Brake fluid replacement
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Fuel system cleaning
- Suspension check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Soft brake pedal
- Untimely ABS activation
- Unusual tire wear
- Loose steering
- Seat belts not latching
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Beaver Contessa at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.