Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the clutch pedal/linkage (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (two problems).
2003 Mazda Protege (manual transmission); have trouble going into reverse and sometimes into first gear; also, unable to take key out of ignition; driver window feels like it is rolling off track when rolled down. Problems with vehicle first began some time in March 2005. Read details...
The 2003-2003. 5 Mazdaspeed Protege poorly designed limited-slip differential has seen a failure rate of over 125 documented cases online. When this part fails, the vehicle does not respond to acceleration causing a safety issue at highway speeds and residential speeds. Read details...
When engaging seat belt into locking mechanism, the mechanism broke into about seven pieces. It will no longer hold the seat belt. Read details...