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2002 Mazda Protege Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mazda Protege has 3 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Mazda Protege

Seat Belts
16
Powertrain
14
Tires
8
Engine
8
Airbags
8
Brakes
8
Electrical
7
Fuel System
5
Other
4
Speed Control
4
Structure
4
Visibility
4
Suspension
3
Steering
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2015SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTUREUNDERNEATH THE CAR IS NOTHING BUT RUST. IT IS AFFECTING THE UNDERCARRIAGE, THE BALL JOINTS, THE CONT...
Apr 1, 2005SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 MAZDA PROTEGE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE MI...
Oct 26, 2004SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT2002 MAZDA PROTEGE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 30 MPH YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*MR...

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