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2003 Mazda Protege Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Mazda Protege has 7 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Mazda Protege

Engine
38
Seat Belts
15
Powertrain
11
Airbags
10
Steering
7
Suspension
7
Brakes
7
Tires
5
Other
5
Lights
3
Seats
3
Fuel System
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 31, 2013SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREPASSENGER SIDE INNER FENDER WHERE THE STRUT IS MOUNTED IS GETTING RUSTED BADLY MAKING THE CAR UNSAFE...
Apr 3, 2012SUSPENSIONMY CAR DOES THAT AS I AM TURNING OUT THE DRIVEWAY AND GOING OVER THE BUMPS ON ROADS. *TR
Mar 1, 2011SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2003 MAZDA PROTEGE. CONSUMER STATES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE AND SEVERAL OTHER CONCERNS *TGW...
Jun 17, 2009SUSPENSIONI WOULD LIKE TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF A PROBLEM WITH MAZDA PROTG'S. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PRO...
Aug 4, 2006SUSPENSIONTL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MAZDA PROTG. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE ...
Jan 15, 2004SUSPENSIONTHE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE 2003.5 MAZDASPEED PROTEGE HAS A VERY BAD NOISE WHICH YOU CAN HEAR WHEN P...
Jan 1, 1970SUSPENSION,TIRESWHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. CONSUMER WAS NOT SURE IF THE PROBLEM WAS WITH T...

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