3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,497 miles

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problem #4

Mar 032009

Protege

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Mazda Protege. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the instrument panel lights started to flicker and failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the there was an electrical wiring failure that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

- Winchester, KY, USA

problem #3

Feb 072007

Protege

  • 76,987 miles
Check engine light on no matter what the reading says change all parts will go off but back on and fail inspection mass air flow sensor has been change three times and cayli. Converter twice.

- Lumberton, NC, USA

problem #2

Apr 152011

Protege

  • miles
The headlights no longer work on low beam. The high beams still work. Upon removing the steering column cover and unplugging the wiring harness I found that the connector is literally burned and melted at the point of connection in the harness. Mazda no longer makes the part and I cannot have it fixed by a mechanic because the part is almost impossible to find in a used salvaged vehicle.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #1

Jun 012000

Protege

  • miles
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.

- Beale Afb, CA, USA