Steering Related Problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering gear box (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mazda Protege

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
6
Steering Gear Box problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege

The Steering problem

Passenger side strut tower has rusted to the point that failure of the suspension is imminent. The rust inhibitor that was applied from Mazda motor corp. During manufacturing, on the passenger front wheel well has failed and is allowing water, road salt etc¦ to enter the engine bay and cause   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box problem

I have trouble with the tires on my 2003 Mazda Protege. First they told me I had to get used to the low-rise tires. I didn't drive in any snow that first winter, but the winter of 2004-2005 I was doing doughnuts on overpasses & streets.   Read details...


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