| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007124957 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege i bought new. now about 64,000 miles. never been wrecked. in 09/07 i started to smell gas. my mechanic said it was a defective gas |
| 007118378 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda protege. while performing an emissions inspection, the dealer noticed a leak caused by a faulty transmission seal |
| 007117553 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege', in 2006 (under 60,000 miles) the driver side safety belt malfunctioned and began to stick. after a short time, it was no longer |
| 007117552 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege', in 2006 (under 60,000 miles) the driver side safety belt malfunctioned and began to stick. after a short time, it was no longer |
| 007117413 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Fuel is leaking from the top of the fuel tank/sender unit into the back seat of my mazda protege5. given an ignition source, this is a fire hazard. |
| 007114092 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Driving on fl turnpike at night in heavy rain, bumper to bumper traffic, wipers were on high, switched them to low (not intermittent) and the wipers |
| 007110799 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege. driver-side seat belt receiver , the piece that the seat belt clips into, shattered when inserting the seat belt. our car now |
| 007098304 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUDDENLY STOPPED LATCHING. THERE WAS NO WAY TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT AND SAFELY OPERATE THE VEHICLE. *JB |
| 007097120 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | On 2/7/2007 had a 15 mile highway ride, then proceeded three city blocks to park after exiting the highway. place the stick shift in reverse to |
| 007093358 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Seat belt failed to release upon pressing the release button. after about 10 minutes of trying it finally released itself. once free the seat belt |
| 005092625 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | My 2002 mazda protege has 61,000. the transmission has completely gone out on it. when i called the dealer to inquire if this was 'normal' because i |
| 006086730 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat belt would not buckle at all. there was no click when the seat belt was inserted in the buckle, and the belt |
| 006079998 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. after a few seconds, the engine |
| 004074962 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | I purchased a used 2002 mazda protege 5 about 3 months ago. the 5th gear started popping out of gear about a month later, then acts like it is in |
| 006067041 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Automatic transmission:there are two serious problems with the transmission which are potentially very dangerous. 1)when shifted into drive the |
| 005048071 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE SHIFTING GEARS THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.*AK UPDATED 02/08/07. *JB |
| 005048070 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE SHIFTING GEARS THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.*AK UPDATED 02/08/07. *JB |
| 005037825 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Air conditioning has been getting less and less cool. took vehicle to dealer and they indicated the evaporator was leaking and part would cost 561.12 |
| 005037601 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | I have a 2002 mazda protege lx with 61,000 miles on it. recently my transmission failed and had to fix it with aamoco. total bill, $2500. i realized |
| 005030507 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | If my mazda protege 5 is not driven for 2-3 days, the battery is dead the next time i try to start it. it has been to mazda dealerships on at least |
| 005030506 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | If my mazda protege 5 is not driven for 2-3 days, the battery is dead the next time i try to start it. it has been to mazda dealerships on at least |
| 003027477 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | My car stalled while i was driving (actually in motion). i slowly came to a stop and tried to restart car but was unsuccessful. i sat on the side of |
| 004022222 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege was involved in a head on collision at 30 mph yet the air bags did not deploy.*mr the consumer sustained two slipped disk in her |
| 004022221 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege was involved in a head on collision at 30 mph yet the air bags did not deploy.*mr the consumer sustained two slipped disk in her |
| 004022220 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege was involved in a head on collision at 30 mph yet the air bags did not deploy.*mr the consumer sustained two slipped disk in her |
| 004022219 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege was involved in a head on collision at 30 mph yet the air bags did not deploy.*mr the consumer sustained two slipped disk in her |
| 004022218 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege was involved in a head on collision at 30 mph yet the air bags did not deploy.*mr the consumer sustained two slipped disk in her |
| 004022217 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege was involved in a head on collision at 30 mph yet the air bags did not deploy.*mr the consumer sustained two slipped disk in her |
| 005018747 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | On march 15, 2005 i was involved in a pile-up accident. the airbag did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain me from hitting the steering |
| 005018746 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | On march 15, 2005 i was involved in a pile-up accident. the airbag did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain me from hitting the steering |
| 005017702 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege experiencing problems with the instrument panel.*mr the consumer stated the mileage was deleted, the gas, temperature and |
| 005017701 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | 2002 mazda protege experiencing problems with the instrument panel.*mr the consumer stated the mileage was deleted, the gas, temperature and |
| 004005337 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Snow would build up inside the wheels. this would cause the brake rotor to freeze, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealership was notified |
| 004303287 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Whenever the vehicle is on a slight incline vehicle would roll backward when the driver releases the accelerator or the brake pedals. dealer was not |
| 004303286 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Whenever the vehicle is on a slight incline vehicle would roll backward when the driver releases the accelerator or the brake pedals. dealer was not |
| 004289663 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Consumer states that he was wondering why he was getting such poor gas mileage. he then took his vehicle to his private mechanic since he lives about |
| 002287725 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | We purchased a mazda protege5 in january of 2002. within a very short time, (~1000 miles, maybe less), we noticed a high pitched whining noise. this |
| 004285486 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Factory hub caps fall off while driving. plastic clips on retention rings on inside of hubcaps break off while driving. have lost 3 hubcaps in last 4 |
| 004270878 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | My 80 year old mother was driving the car eastbound on sw 104 street when at the intersection of 127 ave. the steering wheel stopped responding and |
| 004269537 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | The consumer rear ended another motorist while driving at 45 mph. the frontal air bags failed to deploy upon impact. the driver sustained injuries |
| 004269513 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | While driving at any speed the vehicle hesitated when the brake pedal was pressed. the dealer examined the vehicle twice and replaced the front pads |
| 004266105 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Transmission was slipping at higher gears on sat. (03/20). would race to high rpm's as though looking for another gear. husband took to service this |
| 002259454 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | While driving 25 mph gas pedal was pressed and vehicle hesitated and then lurched forward. dealer had the vehicle three times, but could not resolve |
| 004258893 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Airbags did not deploy during a front end collision at 35 miles per hour. the front end was totalled and although the injuries were minor, there is a |
| 003243475 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | While driving automatic transmission didn't shift properly, none of the gears worked. dealer inspected vehicle several times, and could not |
| 0000242416 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO FRONT PORCH. *AK |
| 003238751 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | I bought a new 2002 protg lx in june 2002 and had no problems for 6 months. early january 2003, blower motor would not work on speeds 1, 2, and 3. |
| 003238700 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | REAR DISC BRAKES WITH EBFD PREMATURE WEAR OF ONE PAD ON ONE SIDE OF DISC BRAKE TO 0% WHILE OPPOSITE SIDE AT 30% AND OPPOSITE BRAKE AT 50% *JB |
| 003234338 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 002213741 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Metal face plate of ignition switch heats up while key is in the ignition also notice accumulation of a static charge when removing ignition key. |
| 003209880 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A COUPLE POT HOLES WHICH BENT TWO RIMS (MATERIAL VERY SOFT). THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM |
| 002208834 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | We purchased a new 2002 mazda protege lx in 08/2002. within days we were having problems with the transmission. sometimes just hesitation in |
| 003200923 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | THE DISC BRAKE DID NOT HOLD, WHEN IT WAS APPLIED.*JB |
| 003198793 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | The rear seat belt mechanism failed. while riding in the car my daughter fell asleep. when she sat upright the seat belt had twisted around her |
| 002188884 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | While driving at normal speed, consumer states' applied brakes at a stop sign when the brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in a rear end |
| 002173287 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Consumer states that front windshield is too thin, or defective because a small pebble hit the windshield and caused major damage.*jbsomething small |
| 002170414 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Driver lost control of vehicle at 60 mph. vehicle ran off the road and hit a low concrete structure. neither airbag deployed, consumer suffered a |
| 002097653 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Transmission locked up while trying to shift to 5th gear, vehicle stalled while going through an intersection near a quarry, had to pull the emergency |
| 001094496 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | ENGINE RATTLE WHEN COLD AT ABOUT 2500RPMS. MAZDA HAS NOT REPAIRED OR INDICATED THAT PROBLEM EXISTS. *AK |
| 002090419 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | I was proceeding southbound on a major street at about 35mph. a pickup truck came out of a small side street and crossed my path going eastbound with |
| 001089912 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Mechanical engine rattles at 2800 rpms when cold. dealer confirms problem, but cannot fix. mazda confirms problem but claims to not have a solution. |
| 003226974 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Driver's seat belt can't be used due a faulty retractor. dealer notified. consumer stated vehicle still under warranty, dealer stated seat belt was |
| 003224818 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | There is a distinct transmission whine/squeal that occurs when the car accelerates beyond 50 mph. this began to occur after about 17000 miles. it was |
| 0000219292 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | When driving at any speed especailly high, vehicle lets off a very high pitch noise. noise is very destracting while driving and consumer has |
| 0000218810 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | When driving at any speed especailly high, vehicle lets off a very high pitch noise. noise is very destracting while driving and consumer has |
| 002214223 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Metal face plate of ignition switch heats up while key is in the ignition also notice accumulation of a static charge when removing ignition key. |
| 003210360 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A COUPLE POT HOLES WHICH BENT TWO RIMS (MATERIAL VERY SOFT). THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM |
| 002209313 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | We purchased a new 2002 mazda protege lx in 08/2002. within days we were having problems with the transmission. sometimes just hesitation in |
| 003207303 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Consumer concerned about the noise that the vehicles transmission made. he stated that the noise was so loud that it gave him and anyone that rode |
| 003206282 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | GAS STREAMING FROM LEAKING GAS TANK FROM 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE5. SECOND INCIDENT, FIRST OCCURRED ONE DAY AFTER INITIAL DELIVERY ON NOV 2, 2001. |
| 003205803 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | GAS STREAMING FROM LEAKING GAS TANK FROM 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE5. SECOND INCIDENT, FIRST OCCURRED ONE DAY AFTER INITIAL DELIVERY ON NOV 2, 2001. |
| 002189725 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Consumer feels that the design of the hard plastic piece which is located on the front driver side windshield frame of the vehicle is unsafe. if the |
| 002189622 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Consumer states engine makes a rattling noise when started. noise is also heard when accelerating after vehicle has come to a complete stop. vehicle |
| 002170424 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Driver lost control of vehicle at 60 mph. vehicle ran off the road and hit a low concrete structure. neither airbag deployed, consumer suffered a |
| 002097660 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Transmission locked up while trying to shift to 5th gear, vehicle stalled while going through an intersection near a quarry, had to pull the emergency |
| 002090426 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | I was proceeding southbound on a major street at about 35mph. a pickup truck came out of a small side street and crossed my path going eastbound with |
| 001089919 | MAZDA | PROTEGE | 2002 | Mechanical engine rattles at 2800 rpms when cold. dealer confirms problem, but cannot fix. mazda confirms problem but claims to not have a solution. |
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