Structure Related Problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the body (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the underbody shield (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Mazda Protege

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Body problems	3
Underbody Shield problems	1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege

The Body problem

Severe rusting of left and right rear quarter panels leading into rear of rocker panels due to poor rust protection from factory. Read details...

The Underbody Shield problem

Passenger side inner fender where the strut is mounted is getting rusted badly making the car unsafe to drive. Car runs fine but I can push with the finger from the wheel side and see the body move. If car goes over a pot hole it might make the strut fall off and cause a major accident. Read details...

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