Mazda Protege engine and engine cooling problems by year
124 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 14 Protege model years. The most reported year is 2003 with 34 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Protege | 34 | 28% | 67,000 mi | |
| 2002 Protege | 7 | 7% | — | |
| 2001 Protege | 8 | 16% | — | |
| 2000 Protege | 7 | 7% | — | |
| 1999 Protege | 8 | 9% | — | |
| 1998 Protege | 10 | 22% | — | |
| 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% | — | |
| 1990 Protege | 4 | 11% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.