10.0

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

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problem #2

Nov 252001

Protege

  • miles
Engine rattle when cold at about 2500rpms. Mazda has not repaired or indicated that problem exists.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

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problem #1

Dec 032001

Protege

  • miles
Mechanical engine rattles at 2800 rpms when cold. Dealer confirms problem, but cannot fix. Mazda confirms problem but claims to not have a solution. Problem is evident on a least 50% of Protege sedans and wagons produced for 2002.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

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