Mazda Protege power train problems by year
157 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 14 Protege model years. The most reported year is 2000 with 29 reports.
| Year | Power Train reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Protege | 12 | 10% | — | |
| 2002 Protege | 17 | 17% | 26,500 mi | |
| 2001 Protege | 6 | 12% | — | |
| 2000 Protege | 29 | 28% | 45,000 mi | |
| 1999 Protege | 22 | 25% | 57,000 mi | |
| 1998 Protege | 15 | 33% | — | |
| 1997 Protege | 10 | 15% | — | |
| 1996 Protege | 8 | 11% | — | |
| 1995 Protege | 19 | 12% | — | |
| 1994 Protege | 7 | 9% | — | |
| 1993 Protege | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 1992 Protege | 4 | 6% | — | |
| 1991 Protege | 4 | 8% | — | |
| 1990 Protege | 2 | 5% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.