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Common Problems with 2003 Mazda Protege

Retrospectively, the 2003 Mazda Protege had 77 complaints, and 19% of issues had something to do with SEAT BELTS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2003 Mazda Protege?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2003 Mazda Protege fall into the category of SEAT BELTS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

SEAT BELTS 15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13 TIRES 8 SUSPENSION 7 STEERING 6 AIR BAGS 5 ENGINE 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 SEATS 3 POWER TRAIN 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 WHEELS 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Worst 2003 Mazda Protege Problems

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

SEAT BELTS
2003 Mazda Protege August 3, 2005 Victims: 2 Mileage: 33000 miles

I was involved in an auto accident while driving an '03 mazda protege5. upon impact my seat belt failed. *jb

SEAT BELTS
2003 Mazda Protege January 28, 2013 Victims: 1 Mileage: 90000 miles

While my son was driving to work on a hill curve turn he lost control on icy wet road and hit a tree he died on 01/29/2013 he was 18 years old he was...

SIDE/WINDOW
2003 Mazda Protege November 12, 2002 Victims: 1 Mileage: 150 miles

Failure of side air bag to deploy. on date indicated the right side of my 2003 mazda protege5 struck a metal utility pole with sufficient force to ca...

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