I haven't had either problem myself, and I don't believe either is normal. Have them checked out while still under warranty.
I was driving a 1994 Sentra before this with a 5-speed, so I was used to the MTX, but not the Contour's (am now after almost 89,000 miles, but not at the time).
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Ross: 1998 E0 SVT Contour, Toreador Red, Konis, Superchip, KKM w/heat shield, SHO-shop y-pipe and rear strut brace, no res, ScotchCal, Moda Sport 16x7.5 wheels with 205/55ZR16 Dayton Dayton tires... more
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