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Major Problems with Mazda Protege - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mazda Protege model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2003, for instance, is the worst year for the Protege. Older Protege vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Mazda Protege problems by years

2003 118 2002 98 2001 49 2000 102 1999 88

Worst Mazda Protege Problems

RECLINER
2000 Mazda Protege February 15, 2001 Victims: 2

Vehicle was hit from the rear at 50 mph which caused driver's and passenger's seats to collapse backwards, also, air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. *ak

AIR BAGS
2001 Mazda Protege April 15, 2002 Victims: 2

3rd car in 3 car collision. fully restrained in 3 point belt and shoulder harness. upon frontal impact, airbag failed to deploy causing injury to driver and 7 1/2 month old fetus. nlm

FRONTAL
2000 Mazda Protege September 3, 2002 Victims: 2

While driving at 30mph was involved in frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed on impact, causing injuries.*ak *jb

What is the most common problem with Mazda Protege?

Overall the worst problem with Mazda Protege relates to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Protege years that are prone to issues with these components.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 59 FRONTAL 42 SEAT BELTS 33 AIR BAGS 29 TIRES 25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22 ENGINE 22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18 SUSPENSION 14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12 TREAD/BELT 12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11 POWER TRAIN 10 ENGINE 10 STEERING 9 SEATS 9 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 9 BODY 7 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 7 GASOLINE 7 SIDEWALL 7 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 7 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 5 AIR CONDITIONER 4 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 4 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4 WHEELS 4 FRONT 4 RECLINER 4 SIDE/WINDOW 4 WINDSHIELD 3 EQUIPMENT 3 WIRING 3 DELIVERY 3 RETRACTOR 3 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 3 REAR/OTHER 3 CALIPER 3 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 3 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 STRUCTURE 2 DOOR 2 FRONT 2 ROTOR 2 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 2 CONVENTIONAL 2 LATCH 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 IGNITION 2 MODULE 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 TANK ASSEMBLY 2 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 2 RIM 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 HUB 2 VALVE 2 VISIBILITY 1 BUMPERS 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 DRIVELINE 1 COLUMN SHIFT 1 DISC 1 MECHANICAL 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 PADS 1 LOCK 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 REAR 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 CABLES 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 MOTOR 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 REAR WINDOW 1 POWER ADJUST 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 HUBCAP/COVER 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 CABLES 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 LINKAGES 1 ROTOR 1 HUB 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 BASE (INFANT) 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2003 35 2002 24 2001 16 2000 26 1999 21
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