Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Mazda / Protege / 1999
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007110199 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 We own a mazda protege 1999. both the headlights & bright lights failed. we tried replacing bulbs & a relay, neither of which worked. the
005030643 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 1999 mazda protege was taken to dealership for repairs and the dealership would not honor the warranty. *mr the vehicle was takne in for the timing
005027775 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 1999 mazda protege developed problems with the engine. repairs were made and the total came up to $804.64. *mr a noise was coming from the engine
004001370 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 My son purchased a 1999 mazda protege lx last year. he has had major problems with the engine running hot. he was told he needed a timing belt and
003277720 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 My car started with unintentional acceleration last feb. 2003. then it started to fell like the gears were slipping. the problem was intermittent. i
003277719 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 My car started with unintentional acceleration last feb. 2003. then it started to fell like the gears were slipping. the problem was intermittent. i
000277170 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I bought the car in august 1999,it had 12 miles on it i had just gotten rid of another protege 1994 the most lousy car i had ever seen,i had spent
001274240 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS THE FIRST TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPAIRED. NOW AT 47,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT AGAIN. JOEY
001274239 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS THE FIRST TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPAIRED. NOW AT 47,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT AGAIN. JOEY
004265829 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I owned a 1999 mazda protege that had the original transmission replaced at 49500 miles. approximately 24 months later at 85000 miles, the
004256225 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Clutch failure. this is the second time clutch failed. first time at 57k, now at 149k. first time was fixed at mazda dealership, both replaced with
003252747 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 While driving 55 mph the consumer rear ended another motorist. none of the frontal air bags deployed upon impact. as a result the driver sustained
003250666 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 While driving consumer's vehicle hit the rear end of another vehicle. front air bags did not deploy. driver sustained neck and back injuries.
003235943 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 1999 mazda protege with 40k miles automatic transmission. car purchased new and cared for, at recent service vehicle was tested and found to have
0000224382 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JERK FORWARD THAN STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP HAS SERVICED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES,PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
0000204487 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SHIP REPLACED THE REAR STRUTS. *JB
0000201347 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Attorney general of north carolina's letter to mazda corporation asked for an immediate response to consumer's complaint concerning a crash due to
002194266 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 While driving radiator fan relay became inoperable. causing vehicle to pull out of the road, dealer will replace fan relay, but it will cost $350.00.
002186435 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR CRASH WHERE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED. MAZDA WAS NOTIFIED. *MR
002171982 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Consumer states that there was an oil leak in his vehicle which was caused by a cracked engine block. nlm. consumer also stated that the clutch stuck
0000169275 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE ACCELERATING GEARS WILL CHANGE/ EXTREMELY ROUGH. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
001169191 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TRANSMISSION WILL JERK OR GET STUCK INTO OTHER GEARS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
001159085 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Original manufactured equipment on a 1999, mazda, protege, tire size p18565r14. while driving 70 mph on highway consumer heard a thumping noise
001157735 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN A TRUCK HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND PUSHED IT INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK
000143311 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Whenever car comes to a stop and takes off there's a violent jolt like getting hit in rear.*ak consumer states when traveling at 40 mph there will be
0000139750 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Gear casing inside steering wheel broke, causing steering wheel to become very loose. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated entire steering
000113999 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 FUEL LINE HAD A CRACK WHICHD CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK OUT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. CURRENTLY AT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
999113305 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Metal rods in driver's seat can be felt in both sides of the back when sitting. believed this can cause back injuries if invovled in a vehicle
000104234 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 BRAKES FADED RESULTING IN ACCIDENT, AFTER ACCIDENT CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *ET
002096577 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Sidewalls found to be cracking as if dry-rotting on 7/23/02. e-mailed firestone with no response yet. scheduled to replace tires friday because i
002086450 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 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
002086449 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 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
001075664 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Internal lock servo gear failed on the insider of front right passenger door. had to take car into dealership to fix while car was under waranty.
001062973 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Took car into dealership for investigation of 'humming' noise coming from front right tire and vibration of steering at 65mph. service dept stated
0000058934 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Driver side front tire blew out at 35mph, wheel slightlly bent, driver side rear tire had bubble in the sidewall. firestone dealer replaced tires and
000056701 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I wasn't sure if this tire was part of the recall on firestone, but i thought i should check. i've only owned the car for a year and bought it brand
000055746 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Engine loses power significantly or sometimes goes upto 5000rpm in 5 mph speed without any sign. stalls middle of a street without any sign, as well
000047419 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 MAZDA WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS, AIR BAGS DID NOT DIPLOY IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION.
0000030025 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS WITH NOTICEABLE HARSH JERKS WHICH IS ANNOYING AND IS VERY MUCH INTENSE AND HARSH IN COLD CONDITIONS. *AK
001028262 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 The transmission was faulty which caused a high pitched whistle noise in the vehicle, the dealer replaced the transmission, on four occasions while
002028241 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Brakes failed which caused consumer to hit a steel beam pole. there there were no brake indicators prior to accident, after the impact airbags did
002028240 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Brakes failed which caused consumer to hit a steel beam pole. there there were no brake indicators prior to accident, after the impact airbags did
999012562 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS WERE VERY SHAKEN UP BUT UNHURT. *SLC
0000005091 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG UPON IMPACT AND THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE CAUSING INJURIES TO LOWER BACK. NLM
0000005090 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG UPON IMPACT AND THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE CAUSING INJURIES TO LOWER BACK. NLM
0000157064 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 After turning vehicle off & exiting vehicle driver received a severe static electric shock. the interior seats are made of cloth. took vehicle to
0000151309 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at about 15mph and hood of car was smashed. upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags
0000097873 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Steering wheel out of center, car pulls to one side, took the car to dealer and was told this is aligment problem, i mentioned to the dealer that this
999082205 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I've read that late model years with the at have experienced random hard shifts while going at moderate speeds. i was accelerating gently from 35 to
999064431 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 LOOP ON CONSUMER'S SHOE GOT STUCK ON SEAT LEVER UNDERNEATH SEAT PREVENTING HIM FROM BEING ABLE TO DEPRESS THE CLUTCH WHILE DRIVING. NLM
0000029207 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CONTINUED PROBLEM OF ACCELERATION WHEN CHANGING GEARS. *AK
003231216 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 The car hesitates before taking off after stopping. when it does switch into the right gear and move forward, it is as if you have been hit in the
003229440 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Problems with vehicle transmission.*mr the vehicle's transmission had to be replaced a 32600 miles. the vehicle's warranty had expired and the
003226723 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
003226238 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
0000224867 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JERK FORWARD THAN STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP HAS SERVICED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES,PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
003219397 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Your recently announced investigation into slow tire leaks due to bad steel wheels on gm products prompted me to write about the same experience with
003218703 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 While driving at 55mph, suddenly intermittently the overdrive light was on, engine slowed down to 40mph. dealer has inspected vehicle three times
003218221 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 While driving at 55mph, suddenly intermittently the overdrive light was on, engine slowed down to 40mph. dealer has inspected vehicle three times
003215838 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE DRIVING THE STRUTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM
003215174 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Due to complete brake failure, the vehicle hit a steel pole and damaged the front suspension. the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. mr
003215173 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Due to complete brake failure, the vehicle hit a steel pole and damaged the front suspension. the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. mr
003214692 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Due to complete brake failure, the vehicle hit a steel pole and damaged the front suspension. the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. mr
003214691 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Due to complete brake failure, the vehicle hit a steel pole and damaged the front suspension. the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. mr
003212547 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
003212133 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB
003212067 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
003206028 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 1999 mazda protege received o/d off light, speedometer dropped out and slippage in gears, (o/d), brought to schwartz mazda, shrewsbury, nj, they sold
003205549 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 1999 mazda protege received o/d off light, speedometer dropped out and slippage in gears, (o/d), brought to schwartz mazda, shrewsbury, nj, they sold
0000204966 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SHIP REPLACED THE REAR STRUTS. *JB
0000201820 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Attorney general of north carolina's letter to mazda corporation asked for an immediate response to consumer's complaint concerning a crash due to
0000201819 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Attorney general of north carolina's letter to mazda corporation asked for an immediate response to consumer's complaint concerning a crash due to
0000201346 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Attorney general of north carolina's letter to mazda corporation asked for an immediate response to consumer's complaint concerning a crash due to
002195510 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, WHERE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TS SCC
002193961 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I bought a new mazda protege in 1999. i have taken every precaution to make sure my car was taken care of. i did all the maintenance that was suppose
001181531 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THERE IS A SMELL AND A DARK COLOR LIQUID COMING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
001181521 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THERE IS A SMELL AND A DARK COLOR LIQUID COMING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
002175639 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 While traveling about 20-50 mph on highway and without prior warning, vehicle jerked into reverse and became uncontrollable. dealership was aware of
0000173391 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED APPLIES BRAKES , AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FADE.*JB
002171992 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Consumer states that there was an oil leak in his vehicle which was caused by a cracked engine block. nlm. consumer also stated that the clutch stuck
002171983 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Consumer states that there was an oil leak in his vehicle which was caused by a cracked engine block. nlm. consumer also stated that the clutch stuck
0000169285 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE ACCELERATING GEARS WILL CHANGE/ EXTREMELY ROUGH. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
001169201 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TRANSMISSION WILL JERK OR GET STUCK INTO OTHER GEARS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
001162798 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Consumer was involved in a 40 mph front end collision, and front driver's and passenger's airbags failed to deploy. consumers head hit windshield.
0000139757 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Gear casing inside steering wheel broke, causing steering wheel to become very loose. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated entire steering
000120209 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Was driving approximately 65mph when left front tread separated from the middle of the tire. there was no warning or blowout. no problem with
000119405 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED HEAD FIRST TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
000117769 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45mph and airbags did not deploy, resulting in injuries. dealer and manufacturer have been notified
999113312 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Metal rods in driver's seat can be felt in both sides of the back when sitting. believed this can cause back injuries if invovled in a vehicle
000110147 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT AN IMPACT OF 40 MPH IN WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
999109524 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO UNLATCH. DRIVER HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF BELT TO GET FREE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED BELT. *AK
000104241 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 BRAKES FADED RESULTING IN ACCIDENT, AFTER ACCIDENT CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *ET
0000101015 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Original transmission replaced by mazda 7/26/00 due to tech. bulletin. since then several incidents of transmission suddenly jerking into a lower
0000101008 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Original transmission replaced by mazda 7/26/00 due to tech. bulletin. since then several incidents of transmission suddenly jerking into a lower
001075669 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Rear left tire tread separated, completly shreard from the middle of the tire about half way around the tire. when taken to the firestone dealer
001075662 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Rear left tire tread separated, completly shreard from the middle of the tire about half way around the tire. when taken to the firestone dealer
000067198 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I bought a formerly wrecked car with frontal damage. the airbags had not deployed. i noticed the problem on other 99 proteges and thought i should
001067059 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 STEERING WHEEL CAST AROUND PART WITH GEAR TO ATTACH TO STEERING COLUMN--CASTING FAILED. *AK
001067052 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 STEERING WHEEL CAST AROUND PART WITH GEAR TO ATTACH TO STEERING COLUMN--CASTING FAILED. *AK
001062979 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Took car into dealership for investigation of 'humming' noise coming from front right tire and vibration of steering at 65mph. service dept stated
0000058940 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Driver side front tire blew out at 35mph, wheel slightlly bent, driver side rear tire had bubble in the sidewall. firestone dealer replaced tires and
000056707 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I wasn't sure if this tire was part of the recall on firestone, but i thought i should check. i've only owned the car for a year and bought it brand
000055752 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Engine loses power significantly or sometimes goes upto 5000rpm in 5 mph speed without any sign. stalls middle of a street without any sign, as well
000047242 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Tire tread separated on both front tires on the inside of tires down to metal belt. was noticed before any flat occured because strips of tire tread
000040406 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I AM HAVING ALL OF THESE LOOKED AT WHEN I TURN IT IN FOR REPAIRS; THE CARPET/ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSES A MAJOR SHOCK UPON LEAVING THE VEHICLE. *AK
000040401 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I AM HAVING ALL OF THESE LOOKED AT WHEN I TURN IT IN FOR REPAIRS; THE CARPET/ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSES A MAJOR SHOCK UPON LEAVING THE VEHICLE. *AK
000040400 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I AM HAVING ALL OF THESE LOOKED AT WHEN I TURN IT IN FOR REPAIRS; THE CARPET/ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSES A MAJOR SHOCK UPON LEAVING THE VEHICLE. *AK
0000030029 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS WITH NOTICEABLE HARSH JERKS WHICH IS ANNOYING AND IS VERY MUCH INTENSE AND HARSH IN COLD CONDITIONS. *AK
999028677 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 My main complaint is the airbags. the accident was serious enough to crack the casing under the bumper. why did the airbag not deploy? please
999028673 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 My main complaint is the airbags. the accident was serious enough to crack the casing under the bumper. why did the airbag not deploy? please
001028266 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 The transmission was faulty which caused a high pitched whistle noise in the vehicle, the dealer replaced the transmission, on four occasions while
002028245 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Brakes failed which caused consumer to hit a steel beam pole. there there were no brake indicators prior to accident, after the impact airbags did
002028244 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 Brakes failed which caused consumer to hit a steel beam pole. there there were no brake indicators prior to accident, after the impact airbags did
0000015195 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 The engine malfunctions without prior warning causing the speed of the vehicle to suddenly decreases from highway speed to 0-5 mph while the
0000015191 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 The engine malfunctions without prior warning causing the speed of the vehicle to suddenly decreases from highway speed to 0-5 mph while the
999012564 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS WERE VERY SHAKEN UP BUT UNHURT. *SLC
0000004099 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THE BRAKE PEDAL DESIGN IS INADEQUATE, PAD IS TOO NARROW AND SHOULD BE DESIGNED WITH ANTI SKID SURFACE. *MJS
0000173381 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED APPLIES BRAKES , AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FADE.*JB
0000156207 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 While traveling and as a result of an accident air bag did not deploy. no injury to consumer. manufacturer has been contacted. please provide
999149604 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 While driving at aprroximately 50 mph ,driver hit another vehicle head-on ,and dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries. no warning of airbags
999149584 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 While driving at aprroximately 50 mph ,driver hit another vehicle head-on ,and dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries. no warning of airbags
999082215 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 I've read that late model years with the at have experienced random hard shifts while going at moderate speeds. i was accelerating gently from 35 to
999064439 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 LOOP ON CONSUMER'S SHOE GOT STUCK ON SEAT LEVER UNDERNEATH SEAT PREVENTING HIM FROM BEING ABLE TO DEPRESS THE CLUTCH WHILE DRIVING. NLM
0000029206 MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CONTINUED PROBLEM OF ACCELERATION WHEN CHANGING GEARS. *AK

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