Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the battery dead (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Battery Cable problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems |
If my Mazda Protege 5 is not driven for 2-3 days, the battery is dead the next time I try to start it. It has been to Mazda dealerships on at least 6 occassions. I have had the car jumped on 3 other occassions. Read details...
Recently purchased a 2002 Mazda Protege5. Without warning, it wouldn't start. The low beam headlight burned out. The heat, stereo, headlights & power windows all worked. The car had no power and didn't even turn over. Read details...
Purchased a new 2002 Mazda Protege on 2/20/02 from ramsey Mazda, ramsey, NJ. Other than regular oil changes, only service to vehicle done by Mazda dealer on 5/8/02 when car stalled and dealer installed new computer. On 8/24/03, while driving car stalled and I saw smoke coming from under the hood. Read details...