Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
Within 15 months and 5,000 miles of purchase, michelin pilot primacy 195/55r15 tire showed tread separation and required replacement. Michelin only offered to refund 25% of tire cost (and only for a new michelin tired). Read details...
The vehicle started vibrating uncontrollably the driver was able to maintain control and pull over. The driver noticed that the left and right tire had blowned. The driver called for road side assistance and drove to the dealer. Read details...
Two general tires purchased at the same time . One tire blew out and when I when to have it repaired was told that both the valve stems in both these tires were rotten and the first one gave way causing a blow-out while driving . In checking the other tire the valve stem had to be replaced as well. Read details...