2002 MAZDA PROTEGE Suspension Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE
2 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
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
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 BACK. AFTER THE VEHICLE'S BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE AIR BAGS TESTED BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO TEST THE AIR BAG. THE INDICATED THAT AS LONG AS THE AIR BAG LIGHT WASN'T ON THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THE RADIO SWITCHES STATIONS ON IT'S OWN. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED 9/7/2004, 40561 MILES. THE VEHICLE ALIGNMENT WONT HOLD. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO NOISE.
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
Structurebody
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
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