One problem related to rear suspension shock absorber has been reported for the 1996 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems |