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Common Problems with 2002 Mazda Protege

Retrospectively, the 2002 Mazda Protege had 65 complaints, and 22% of issues had something to do with SEAT BELTS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Mazda Protege?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Mazda Protege fall into the category of SEAT BELTS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

SEAT BELTS 14 TIRES 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 AIR BAGS 3 SUSPENSION 2 STEERING 2 POWER TRAIN 2 WHEELS 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 VISIBILITY 1 EQUIPMENT 1 STRUCTURE 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SEATS 1 ENGINE 1

Worst 2002 Mazda Protege Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2002 Mazda Protege February 5, 2004 Victims: 2 Mileage: 55000 miles

Airbags did not deploy during a front end collision at 35 miles per hour. the front end was totalled and although the injuries were minor, there is a...

FRONTAL
2002 Mazda Protege March 27, 2004 Victims: 2 Mileage: 16000 miles

The consumer rear ended another motorist while driving at 45 mph. the frontal air bags failed to deploy upon impact. the driver sustained injuries whe...

SEATS
2002 Mazda Protege July 24, 2008 Victims: 2

I was rear-ended, i was a passenger, a loose lug wrench came ,from the trunk, through the seat and cracked me in the ribs. *tr