Steering Wheel Problems of Mazda Protege

Mazda Protege owners have reported 5 problems related to steering wheel (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda Protege based on all problems reported for the Protege.

1 Steering Wheel problem of the 1999 Mazda Protege

Failure Date: 03/08/2001

Steering wheel cast around part with gear to attach to steering column--casting failed.

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2 Steering Wheel problem of the 1996 Mazda Protege

Failure Date: 07/10/1998

Steering wheel; when turning makes a clicking and grinding noise, the dealer is investigating vehicle and cannot duplicate the problem.

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3 Steering Wheel problem of the 1996 Mazda Protege

Failure Date: 04/26/1996

Steering locked, causing accident.

4 Steering Wheel problem of the 2001 Mazda Protege

While accelerating vehicle would make a noise. Dealer serviced vehicle and notice a brake dust problem. Problem returned. Dealer serviced, and noticed steering column needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

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5 Steering Wheel problem of the 1999 Mazda Protege

Gear casing inside steering wheel broke, causing steering wheel to become very loose. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated entire steering wheel needed replacing. Accidnet had occured at less than 5000 miles, and the steering wheel broke 18,000 miles later, but the dealer refused replacing it stating the previous salvage title.


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