Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (one problem).
Mechanical engine rattles at 2800 rpms when cold. Dealer confirms problem, but cannot fix. Mazda confirms problem but claims to not have a solution. Problem is evident on a least 50% of Protege sedans and wagons produced for 2002. Read details...
The car began to shutter and dropped from 50 to 25 in seconds. The check engine light (cil) starting flashing and the car began to stutter like it was going to die, I pulled to the side of the road and the car died. Read details...
: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. After a few seconds, the engine regained power but the light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where the egr valve and catalytic converter were replaced, but the Read details...