Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Mazda / Protege / 1998
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
005007127 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN VEHICLE WITH ONLY 65,800 MILES. *JB
002006702 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 VEHICLE FAILED EMISSIONS INSPECTION DUE TO A CRACK IN THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE AND MID-PIPE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT MY EXPENSE. *JB
003311180 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE LOOSE AND WILL NOT RETRACT BACK IN TO NORMAL POSITION. *JB
004305469 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *BF THE VEHICLE IS ON ITS 4TH TRANSMISSION. *TC
004291256 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Numerous problems with 1999 mazda protege lx.*mr days after the vehicle was purchased the check engine light illuminated while driving. the vehicle
004262477 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Automatic transmission problems. vehicle downshifts for no reason. intermittent times car will downshift to lower gear when foot removed from
003252164 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 While driving, an object appeared on the highway, the consumer ran over the object which caused damage to the bumber and under the vehicle. *la *sc
003212768 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACKED WHICH GREATLY REDUCED THE ENGINES PERFORMANCE AND POWER. *NLM
999206562 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 The over drive light malfunctioned which caused the vehicle to drop into a lower gear, an the engine acted as though it would stall and then bucked
003202818 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Exhaust manifold crack in 1998 mazada protege. recently there has been a burning smell in the cabin. my mechanic found that it is due to the exhaust
002194608 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 While driving at 60 mph , vehicle started overheating. consumer had vehicle serviced by a mechanic who indicated that the heating core had rusted.
0000122165 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Vehicle was equipped with an bridgestone tire size p18565r/14, and while driving at 45 mph driver side front tire tread separated. causing a loss of
002106072 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Consumer noticed that the transmission was not shifting right, it would rev high and not shift back down when she stepped on the gas, consumer had to
002106071 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Consumer noticed that the transmission was not shifting right, it would rev high and not shift back down when she stepped on the gas, consumer had to
001091304 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 CAR WILL THRUST FORWARD, JERKING CAR & PASSENGERS - MANUFACTURER SAYS DETECTED IN 1996-1998 MODELS AS NORMAL.*AK
000086984 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Caliper and rotor failed with less than 30,000 miles, dealer said it is typical and said the parts used are poor. other vehicles i owned exerienced
998067258 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Re:manifold. a crack begins from the engine side.dealer stated the first it happened a stone must have come up & hit it. this is an imposibility.
998067257 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Re:manifold. a crack begins from the engine side.dealer stated the first it happened a stone must have come up & hit it. this is an imposibility.
000061787 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Part warranty 80,000, i live 75 miles from nearest dealer. dealer quoted 900.00 to replace part and refused to honor warranty since it was 1,000
998039163 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 After many trips to the dealership and once to a local brake shop, i continue to have a problem with extremely soft brakes. this is most problematic
999152890 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 When driving at any speed the transmission is jumping and shifting very hard, and there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle. also, vehicle
999144349 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Master cylinder malfunctioned, causing no braking performance, and resulting in a crash. previously, the brake pads been changed. dealer determined
999144348 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Master cylinder malfunctioned, causing no braking performance, and resulting in a crash. previously, the brake pads been changed. dealer determined
999139734 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 While pulling into parking space with foot on brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle jumped the parking bump & hit a brick wall. no
0000136882 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN IT HAS SET FOR LONG PERIODS. *AK
998125629 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 At low speeds of 5 mph, when going down a slight incline,like a driveway, a piece of metal hit the road and the front end of vehicle bottomed out.
0000101753 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 The vehicle stalls when pushing in the clutch. when pushing in the clutch, the idle drops to 0 and the car shakes before returning to it's normal idle
999084075 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 I have returned my car for repairs a total of six times since new purchase in july 1998. the converter was replaced, but the car still has an egg
999084074 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 I have returned my car for repairs a total of six times since new purchase in july 1998. the converter was replaced, but the car still has an egg
998083360 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Automatic transmission has not completely failed, car is still being driven due to fact that dealer is 90 miles away. problem is most noticeable when
003213250 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACKED WHICH GREATLY REDUCED THE ENGINES PERFORMANCE AND POWER. *NLM
999207041 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 The over drive light malfunctioned which caused the vehicle to drop into a lower gear, an the engine acted as though it would stall and then bucked
002195073 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 While driving at 60 mph , vehicle started overheating. consumer had vehicle serviced by a mechanic who indicated that the heating core had rusted.
000129870 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 CONSUMER HAD A REAR COLLISION, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER HIT HEAD ON WINDSHIELD. *AK THE SEAT BELT FAILED DURING THE COLLISION *YH
000129869 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 CONSUMER HAD A REAR COLLISION, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER HIT HEAD ON WINDSHIELD. *AK THE SEAT BELT FAILED DURING THE COLLISION *YH
0000122172 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Vehicle was equipped with an bridgestone tire size p18565r/14, and while driving at 45 mph driver side front tire tread separated. causing a loss of
000117862 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Consumer had state inspection done. they found that lower control arm was cracked.vehicle had to be repaired at the dealer, and extended warranty
000117855 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Consumer had state inspection done. they found that lower control arm was cracked.vehicle had to be repaired at the dealer, and extended warranty
002106079 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Consumer noticed that the transmission was not shifting right, it would rev high and not shift back down when she stepped on the gas, consumer had to
002106078 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Consumer noticed that the transmission was not shifting right, it would rev high and not shift back down when she stepped on the gas, consumer had to
002096152 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 The catalytic converter was replaced back in 09/01. i was told it would be replaced for free! i left paying $66.11 to replace catalytic converter. i
002094120 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Coverings on driver and passenger side key locks that prevent moisture from entering the lock were made from plastic. this plastic becomes brittle
001091311 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 CAR WILL THRUST FORWARD, JERKING CAR & PASSENGERS - MANUFACTURER SAYS DETECTED IN 1996-1998 MODELS AS NORMAL.*AK
000086991 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Caliper and rotor failed with less than 30,000 miles, dealer said it is typical and said the parts used are poor. other vehicles i owned exerienced
001082952 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Called mazda dealer in regards to cracked exhaust manifold basically told me that since it wasn't under warranty anymore there was nothing they could
998078416 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Mazda issued service bulletin 014/98 dated 12/9/98 regarding automatic transmission "shift shock" problem on the vehicle, most pronounced in 1st and
998067265 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Re:manifold. a crack begins from the engine side.dealer stated the first it happened a stone must have come up & hit it. this is an imposibility.
998067264 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Re:manifold. a crack begins from the engine side.dealer stated the first it happened a stone must have come up & hit it. this is an imposibility.
000061793 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Part warranty 80,000, i live 75 miles from nearest dealer. dealer quoted 900.00 to replace part and refused to honor warranty since it was 1,000
998039169 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 After many trips to the dealership and once to a local brake shop, i continue to have a problem with extremely soft brakes. this is most problematic
998000426 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE PLASTIC DOOR LOCK COVERS BROKE, CONSUMER HAD THEM REPLACED WITH METAL ONES TO PREVENT FUTURE BREAKAGE. NLM
998000422 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE PLASTIC DOOR LOCK COVERS BROKE, CONSUMER HAD THEM REPLACED WITH METAL ONES TO PREVENT FUTURE BREAKAGE. NLM
999152891 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 When driving at any speed the transmission is jumping and shifting very hard, and there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle. also, vehicle
999150471 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 While driving at a speed of 55mph consumer was rear ended and then was hit from the drivers side of the vehicle. as a result, vehicle was pushed into
999144369 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Master cylinder malfunctioned, causing no braking performance, and resulting in a crash. previously, the brake pads been changed. dealer determined
999144368 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Master cylinder malfunctioned, causing no braking performance, and resulting in a crash. previously, the brake pads been changed. dealer determined
999139754 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 While pulling into parking space with foot on brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle jumped the parking bump & hit a brick wall. no
999139753 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 While pulling into parking space with foot on brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle jumped the parking bump & hit a brick wall. no
999139735 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 While pulling into parking space with foot on brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle jumped the parking bump & hit a brick wall. no
998125646 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 At low speeds of 5 mph, when going down a slight incline,like a driveway, a piece of metal hit the road and the front end of vehicle bottomed out.
0000108862 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT IS STUCK, WILL NOT RETRACT OUT, WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW PASSENGER TO PUT IT ON, RESULTING IN LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
999084085 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 I have returned my car for repairs a total of six times since new purchase in july 1998. the converter was replaced, but the car still has an egg
999084084 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 I have returned my car for repairs a total of six times since new purchase in july 1998. the converter was replaced, but the car still has an egg
998083370 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Automatic transmission has not completely failed, car is still being driven due to fact that dealer is 90 miles away. problem is most noticeable when
999079398 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Divers side seat failed in a minor rear end collison. seat back broke and fell down into rear seat . no occupants in rear seat. also, no injuries. *
999079388 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 Divers side seat failed in a minor rear end collison. seat back broke and fell down into rear seat . no occupants in rear seat. also, no injuries. *
998076555 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 TRANSMITION HESITATES AND JERKS WHEN SHIFTING,AND SHIFTS INTO PASSING GEAR AT ANY TIME.IT HAS SERGED AHEAD FROM STOP NEARLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL
0000076311 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 I have had this car back to the dealer three times since june 1998 when i bought it "new" for hesitation in the transmission. each time they have not
998074265 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 TAPE DECK IS NOT WORKING. YH
998071818 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 BRAKE PADS FAILED. *YC
998071810 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 BRAKE PADS FAILED. *YC
998051086 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES AND JERKS WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR.
0000032300 MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 This problem didn't result in any type of accident or property damage. the problem i am have is that my car is making a very bad knocking noise

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