Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Mazda Protege


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege

The Cruise Control problem

Engine idled roughly. Vehicle was under warranty. Dealer tightened engine valves. 2 months later, warranty expired. Dealer dismantled engine and had to remachine the valves.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Engine check light came on, and gas gauge malfunctioned. Vehicle hesitated when starting/ dealer replaced flywheel. Also, fuel tank was disconnected, and dealer replaced fuel tank. In addition, rpms increased by 500 rpms, and repaired wiring in jamme ddoor.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while pulling into a parking place, pedal went to the floor, resulting in collision.   Read details...


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