10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jul 271999

(reported on)

Protege 4WD

  • miles
The compressor for the air conditioner is in a bad place. I was told my vehicle was not covered under the warranty because a rock hit the compressor. Somehow I feel this is a crock and a way for Mazda to get out of honoring the warranty.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

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problem #3

Jul 271999

(reported on)

Protege

  • miles
After vehicle reached 20,000 miles it has a very hard vibration in the front end when the air conditioner is activated. Dealer has been contacted.

- Carl Springs, FL, USA

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problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Protege

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner failed. Nlm

- Temple Cit, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 011996

Protege

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner failed.

- New York, NY, USA

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