Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2002 Mazda Protege.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Hub problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems |
2002 Mazda Protege was involved in a head on collision at 30 mph yet the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained two slipped disk in her back. After the vehicle's body damage was repaired the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the air bags tested but the dealer refused to test the air bag. The indicated that as long as the air bag light wasn't on that everything was fine. The radio switches stations on it's own. The seat belt light did not illuminate when the car was started. The transmission failed 9/7/2004, 40561 miles. The vehicle alignment wont hold. The brakes have been replaced three times due to noise.
2002 Mazda Protege experiencing problems with the instrument panel. The consumer stated the mileage was deleted, the gas, temperature and speedometer gauges stopped working. The dealer did replace a part, however the mileage was not accurate. There was also a problem with the hub bearings.
Underneath the car is nothing but rust. It is affecting the undercarriage, the ball joints, the control arm, and the car's frame itself. I have replaced both ball joints both control arm shock and the car is still hard to steer.