2003 Mazda Protege problems by component
120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Mazda Protege, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 34 | 28% | 67,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 17 | 14% | 90,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 12 | 10% | — |
| Suspension → | 11 | 9% | — |
| Air Bags → | 10 | 8% | — |
| Tires → | 10 | 8% | — |
| Steering | 7 | 6% | — |
| Engine | 6 | 5% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.