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Mazda Protege Most Common Problems (All Years)

23
brake caliper
23
strut (suspension)
22
end link or bushing for stabilizer bar
19
alternator
19
wheel bearing / hub
15
engine intake hose / tube / boot
15
ignition coil pack
12
radiator
11
control arm / tension strut / thrust arm / lateral link
11
motor mount
11
tie-rod / tie-rod end
10
valve cover gasket
9
rust, body
8
bulb: headlight
7
strut bearing, mount, or brace
7
thermostat
7
water pump
6
blower motor resistor / transistor
6
catalytic converter
6
EGR valve
 
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Chart is based on 440 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers. Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars. We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.