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2001 Mazda Protege Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Mazda Protege has 3 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Mazda Protege

Airbags
10
Engine
9
Powertrain
6
Brakes
5
Tires
4
Electrical
3
Steering
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 30, 2003STEERINGWHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, DRIVER LOST CONTROL...
May 25, 2003STEERINGCONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVIING AND WITH NO WARNING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP . DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Jan 1, 1970STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE ACCELERATING VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A NOISE. DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE AND NOTICE A BRAKE DUST PROB...

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