Mazda PROTEGE steering problems
48 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
831 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
63,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 288 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
48 of 831 complaints match this topic (5.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 960055 · 1995-02-15 (February 15, 1995)
WHILE PULLING INTO AN INTERSECTION SUDDENLY IGNITION SWITCH LOCK, RENDERING STEERING CAPABILITY INOPERATIVE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550332 · 2000-01-10 (January 10, 2000)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, CAR WINDOWS AND BACK REAR DOORS. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550332 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8012224 · 2002-06-20 (June 20, 2002)
PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS DISABLED IN FORWARD POSITION, LAYING ACROSS STEERING WHEEL. MAZDA CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE BELT HAS FAILED IN FORWARD POSITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8012224 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 985779 · 1996-06-18 (June 18, 1996)
CAR HORN DOES NOT WORK.*AK CONSUMER STATES ON FIRST OCCASION HORN WOULD BLOW BY ITSELF WHEN IT FELT LIKE IT HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY CABLE TO MAKE IT STOP BLOWING, ON SECOND OCCASION HORN STOPPED BLOWING AND DEALER STATED A NEW HORN WAS NEEDED ON STEERING COLUMN.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 985779 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965523 · 1995-05-18 (May 18, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING, THE GUIDE ROD BROKE, WHICH CONNECTS STEERING WHEEL TO TIRE SNAPPED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND NEARLY HITTING A BUS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965523 at NHTSA ↗