Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2001 Mazda Protege 5.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Assembly problems |
Fuel vapor odors began accumulating in the garage during an overnight park. When vapors became excessive, vehicle was parked outside. Eventually, the vapors became noticeable while idling at a traffic light. . Vehicle was taken to a car care clinic and diagnosed with a severely rusted fuel tank. I am grateful there was no fire from a spark.