Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1996 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension noise (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems |
While driving at any speed vehicle will make noise while making a turn. Also, it feels unbalanced. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Read details...
Consumer has brought vehicle in for repairs on several occasions due to suspension popping noise that is in the front and rear of the vehicle, the noise is still present after replacements and repairs of various suspension components. Read details...
When turning 90 degrees or more and going up hill, the non-load bearing suspension wheel, depending on direction of turn, bottoms out and a loud thump occurs. Read details...