Mazda Protege owners have reported 87 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Protege. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. Read details...
Rough idle causing to stall while driving, check engine light on for cylinder misfire, found cylinder 4 with a bent spark plug with the gap closed. Replaced all 4 plugs car ran fine for a few months only to have the same issue cylinder misfire with cylinder 4 with another bent plug gap closed. Read details...
After driving 2 miles or less the right underside of the engine caught on fire and now the engine is blown. Read details...
2000 Protege lx accelerator pedal was stuck in the depressed position. As a result of the accelerator pedal sticking the consumer was involved in an accident. On Feb 21, 2000 the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the consumer heard a high pitched ping noise coming from the vehicle. Read details...
Engine rattles when accelerating after starting in the morning, and periodically rattles when accelerating after stopping when warmed up. Read details...