Champion Contender years to avoid
Across 1998–2001, no single Contender year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1999 drew the most complaints; 2001 the fewest.
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Total complaints
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Recall campaigns
1998–2001
Years covered
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Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every Contender year
Common questions
What is the best year for the Champion Contender?
By complaint volume, 2001 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Contender years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Champion Contender have?
Across all model years, the Contender has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.