Mazda Protege problems reported in Florida
79 of the 1,377 complaints filed about the Mazda Protege came from Florida, most often about the airbags.
Bigger states file more complaints simply for having more drivers. What is worth reading here is the mix — a part that fails in heat, cold or road salt shows up in some states long before others.
79
Complaints from Florida
18
Crashes
1
Fires
2000
Worst model year
What failed
Seat Belts
14
17.7%
Airbags
14
17.7%
Engine & Cooling
11
13.9%
Brakes
6
7.6%
Suspension
5
6.3%
Seats
4
5.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
5.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
3.8%
Equipment & Accessories
2
2.5%
Wheels
2
2.5%
Tires
2
2.5%
By model year
1990 Protege
6
7.6%
1991 Protege
1
1.3%
1992 Protege
3
3.8%
1993 Protege
2
2.5%
1994 Protege
3
3.8%
1995 Protege
8
10.1%
1996 Protege
5
6.3%
1997 Protege
5
6.3%
1998 Protege
2
2.5%
1999 Protege
5
6.3%
2000 Protege
14
17.7%
2001 Protege
7
8.9%
2002 Protege
10
12.7%
2003 Protege
8
10.1%
Cities reporting most
Miami
6
16.2%
Hollywood
5
13.5%
Royal Palm Beach
4
10.8%
ST Augustine
3
8.1%
Boca Raton
3
8.1%
Orlando
3
8.1%
Jacksonville
3
8.1%
ST. Augustina
2
5.4%
Carl Springs
2
5.4%
Pembroke Pines
2
5.4%
Boynton Beach
2
5.4%
Pompano Beach
2
5.4%