10.0

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

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problem #1

Nov 012002

Protege

  • miles
Consumer states engine makes a rattling noise when started. Noise is also heard when accelerating after vehicle has come to a complete stop. Vehicle has been checked by dealer who advised a "valve" in the engine is causing noise and that Mazda engineers are investigating to find a solution. Consumer is very concerned that issue could compromise her safety when driving vehicle.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

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