Major Problems with 1999 Mazda Protege Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Mazda Protege

1999 Mazda Protege AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 92532 miles

1999 Mazda Protege AIR BAGS Victims: 1

1999 Mazda Protege SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1

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Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FRONTAL and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mazda Protege owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i've read that late model years with the at have experienced random hard shifts while going at moderate speeds. i...	16 ~ 19655 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my main complaint is the airbags. the accident was serious enough to crack the casing under the bumper. why did	14 ~ 23326 miles
AIR BAGS no deployment of air bag upon impact and the drivers seat broke causing injuries to lower back. nlm...	7 ~ 17951 miles
TIRES tire tread separated on both front tires on the inside of tires down to metal belt. was noticed before any...	5
TREAD/BELT > TIRES firestone tire experienced tread separation causing damage to the vehicle the driver and passengers were very shaken up but unhurt.	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i am having all of these looked at when i turn it in for repairs the carpet/electrical problem causes a	4 ~ 33497 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER check engine light on continued problem of acceleration when changing gears. *ak...	4 ~ 17000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed which caused consumer to hit a steel beam pole. there there were no brake indicators prior to accident...	3 ~ 15966 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states that there was an oil leak in his vehicle which was caused by a cracked engine block. nlm.	3 ~ 55333 miles
POWER TRAIN the vehicals tacometer was fluttering and the vehical was stalling at lights and stop signs the check engine light came...	3 ~ 33708 miles
SEATS loop on consumer's shoe got stuck on seat lever underneath seat preventing him from being able to depress the clutch	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlights no longer work on low beam. the high beams still work. upon removing the steering column cover and...	2 ~ 28500 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1999 mazda protege developed problems with the engine. repairs were made and the total came up to $804.64. *mr a	2 ~ 32033 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer states that there was an oil leak in his vehicle which was caused by a cracked engine block. nlm.	2 ~ 28500 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel cast around part with gear to attach to steering column--casting failed. *ak...	2
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine loses power significantly or sometimes goes upto 5000rpm in 5 mph speed without any sign. stalls middle of a...	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes faded resulting in accident after accident consumer took vehicle to dealer but they were unable to find the problem.	2
ENGINE the plastic dip stick to check oil snapped off...	1
SEAT BELTS passenger side rear seat belt automatic locking retractor does not stay locked making it impossible to safely install a child	1 ~ 140000 miles
VALVE > TIRES faulty tire valves (dill acp 123 tr 418) on a 1999 mazda protege. *nj the consumer stated the tire deflated....	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT problem mazda transmission failure .mazda protege 1999 this car had a major engine overhaul recent about a year from now....	1 ~ 75000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN problem mazda transmission failure .mazda protege 1999 this car had a major engine overhaul recent about a year from now....	1 ~ 75000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we own a mazda protege 1999. both the headlights & bright lights failed. we tried replacing bulbs & a relay...	1
EQUIPMENT i am now having to put the 3rd transmission in my 99 mazda protege the first two were at mazda...	1 ~ 33818 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE my son purchased a 1999 mazda protege lx last year. he has had major problems with the engine running hot....	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving the struts failed without warning. *nlm...	1
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS your recently announced investigation into slow tire leaks due to bad steel wheels on gm products prompted me to write...	1 ~ 52000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving radiator fan relay became inoperable. causing vehicle to pull out of the road dealer will replace fan relay	1 ~ 29000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES sidewalls found to be cracking as if dry-rotting on 7/23/02. e-mailed firestone with no response yet. scheduled to replace tires	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING the vehicals tacometer was fluttering and the vehical was stalling at lights and stop signs the check engine light came...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY there is a smell and a dark color liquid coming from passenger's side door. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE internal lock servo gear failed on the insider of front right passenger door. had to take car into dealership to...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the transmission was faulty which caused a high pitched whistle noise in the vehicle the dealer replaced the transmission on...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS driver's seat belt buckle failed to unlatch. driver had to crawl out of belt to get free. dealer notified and	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL check engine light on continued problem of acceleration when changing gears. *ak...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION steering wheel out of center car pulls to one side took the car to dealer and was told this is...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine malfunctions without prior warning causing the speed of the vehicle to suddenly decreases from highway speed to 0-5	1
REAR > SUSPENSION there was a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle the dealer ship replaced the rear struts. *jb...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake pedal design is inadequate pad is too narrow and should be designed with anti skid surface. *mjs...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS after turning vehicle off & exiting vehicle driver received a severe static electric shock. the interior seats are made of...	1

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