1998 Mazda Protege engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Mazda Protege — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle failed emissions inspection due to a crack in the front exhaust pipe and mid-pipe. Dealer replaced both at my expense. *jb”
filed Feb 11, 2005
“Numerous problems with 1999 mazda protege lx.*mr days after the vehicle was purchased the check engine light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where she was told that they were not very knowledgeable about mazda because they were primarily a honda dealer. The…”
filed Jul 28, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Protege years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Protege | 34 | 28% |
| 2002 Protege | 7 | 7% |
| 2001 Protege | 8 | 16% |
| 2000 Protege | 7 | 7% |
| 1999 Protege | 8 | 9% |
| 1997 Protege | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 Protege | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 Protege | 19 | 12% |
| 1994 Protege | 6 | 8% |
| 1993 Protege | 4 | 9% |
| 1992 Protege | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 Protege | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Mazda Protege
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.