2002 MAZDA PROTEGE Structurebody Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE

3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#10863216 |
I'VE OWNED MY 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE5 FOR 7 YEARS NOW. IT'S ALWAYS HAD A VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING. EVEN AFTER HAVING OUT BRAND NEW BRAKES, ROTORS AND CALIPERS. I'M VERY ANAL ON HOW MY CAR LOOKS AND DRIVES. IF I FEEL SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY, I KNOW SOMETHING IS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR. IT DOES CAUSE ME TO DRIVE MORE CAUTIOUSLY ESPECIALLY IN THE BACK ROADS ALONG WITH WET PAVEMENT. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHILE BRAKING AS WELL. AS FOR THE BODY OF THE CAR, THE PAINT IS FAIDING FAST. IT'S YELLOW, AND I HAND POLISH AND WAX IT ONCE BEFORE SPRING, SUMMER, AND WINTER. I USE MAGUIRES WAX AND POLISH EVERY TIME. AND IT'S ALSO GOT A RUST SPOT ALONG THE BACK LEFT WHEEL LIP. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE...
#10787735 |
UNDERNEATH THE CAR IS NOTHING BUT RUST. IT IS AFFECTING THE UNDERCARRIAGE, THE BALL JOINTS, THE CONTROL ARM, AND THE CAR'S FRAME ITSELF. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH BALL JOINTS BOTH CONTROL ARM SHOCK AND THE CAR IS STILL HARD TO STEER
#8022932 |
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 PIECE IS IMPACTED IN A CRASH, IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. CONSUMER INDICATES "THE PLASTIC PIECE COULD BREAK OFF BECOMING A HAZARDOUS WEAPON". TS

Other 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE Problem Areas

Seat Belts 14 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 13 complaints Tires 8 complaints Electrical System 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspension 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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