Two problems related to steering anti-theft device have been reported for the 2001 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mazda Protege based on all problems reported for the 2001 Protege.
While driving at 35 mph steering wheel locked without warning. As a result, driver lost control of vehicle and impacted a tree. Driver sustained knee and neck injuries.
Consumer states while driviing and with no warning steering wheel locked up . Dealer notified.
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