Mazda Protege suspension problems by year
46 NHTSA owner complaints name the suspension across 13 Protege model years. The most reported year is 2003 with 11 reports.
| Year | Suspension reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Protege | 11 | 9% | — | |
| 2002 Protege | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2001 Protege | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2000 Protege | 4 | 4% | — | |
| 1999 Protege | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 1998 Protege | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 1997 Protege | 5 | 8% | — | |
| 1996 Protege | 4 | 6% | — | |
| 1995 Protege | 7 | 4% | — | |
| 1994 Protege | 3 | 4% | — | |
| 1992 Protege | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 1991 Protege | 2 | 4% | — | |
| 1990 Protege | 1 | 3% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the suspension. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.