Mazda Protege owners have reported 20 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
Steering wheel cast around part with gear to attach to steering column--casting failed. Read details...
While driving at 35 mph steering wheel locked without warning. As a result, driver lost control of vehicle and impacted a tree. Driver sustained knee and neck injuries. Read details...
The vehicals tacometer was fluttering and the vehical was stalling at lights and stop signs the check engine light came on and we brought the vehical to the dealer. The dealer repaired the problem stating the intake manafoild gasket was cracked. Read details...
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...