Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 2002 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel rim (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel cover/hubcaps (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel Rim problems | |
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems | |
| Wheel problems |
Problems with tire equipment on the 2002 Mazda Protege 5. There was difficulty with placing suitcases or boxes into the trunk of this type of vehicle, the cd player skipped, the transmission displayed a loud clunk noise, there was a spare tire problem, there was a nail in the tire which could not Read details...
Factory hub caps fall off while driving. Plastic clips on retention rings on inside of hubcaps break off while driving. Have lost 3 hubcaps in last 4 months. Paid $50 to replace the first one. Dealer says it has never heard/seen the problem before. Dealer offered to sell new hubcaps for cost. . . Read details...
Bulges on sidewalls of both passenger tires. Tires are 6 months old and only have approximately 3,000 miles. Read details...