Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 1996 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission gear indicator (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the constant velocity joint (two problems).
I had difficulty moving the automatic transmission gear shift lever when the car was about 1 year old. The problem would occur on and off over the next few years. I finally had to replace the part when the gear shift lever was stuck with my key still in the ignition about 2 or 3 years ago. Read details...
Vehicle pulls to the left/front brake rotors/pads and calipers wore out, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking/defective cv joints, and engine check light comes on. Read details...
While driving consumer noticed that transmission failed to shift gears. After being inspected consumer concluded that transmission had failed and needed replacement. Read details...