7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,650 miles

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problem #2

Feb 212005

Protege 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving approximately 30 mph driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. The check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 122002

Protege 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,300 miles
I have a 2001 Mazda Protege LX 2.0 and it has had a virbration in the sterring column and through out the car. It has been doing this since I bought the car ON12-10-02. The dealer tells me that it is normal! is it?

- Tulsa, OK, USA

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