Mazda Protege problems reported in Ohio
54 of the 1,377 complaints filed about the Mazda Protege came from Ohio, most often about the seat belts.
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.
54
Complaints from Ohio
3
Crashes
1
Fires
2003
Worst model year
What failed
Seat Belts
12
22.2%
Brakes
6
11.1%
Engine & Cooling
6
11.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
7.4%
Body & Structure
4
7.4%
Steering
3
5.6%
Airbags
3
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
5.6%
Seats
2
3.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
3.7%
Lights
2
3.7%
Suspension
2
3.7%
By model year
1989 Protege
1
1.9%
1990 Protege
6
11.1%
1991 Protege
1
1.9%
1992 Protege
2
3.7%
1993 Protege
1
1.9%
1994 Protege
3
5.6%
1995 Protege
9
16.7%
1997 Protege
1
1.9%
1998 Protege
2
3.7%
1999 Protege
2
3.7%
2000 Protege
5
9.3%
2001 Protege
4
7.4%
2002 Protege
5
9.3%
2003 Protege
12
22.2%
Cities reporting most
West Chester
8
23.5%
Cincinnati
5
14.7%
Gahanna
4
11.8%
Athens
4
11.8%
Cleveland
3
8.8%
Columbus
3
8.8%
Cambridge
2
5.9%
Maple Hts.
1
2.9%
Yellow Springs
1
2.9%
Broadview HTS
1
2.9%
Canal Winchester
1
2.9%
Cuyahoga Falls
1
2.9%