2002 Mazda Protege review from North America
"If it were not for the cars stylish look I would be very unhappy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace the transmission on our three year old Protege 5 a car with only 41,000 miles on it. Warranty had ran out, but Mazda did replace it with a rebuilt transmission.
Periodically hear a clicking noise when turning a corner, but cannot figure out what it is.
Both back windows will no longer go down.
Air conditioner compressor flickers on and off and sometimes will not stay on if you turn the blow level past one. It also puts out an odd odor.
Very noisy on the inside when on the interstate.
After only a month we had to have a new CD player put in. After three factory CD players we finally bought our own CD player and have had no problems since then.
The paint on the hood chips easily and the clear coat is already going.
General comments?
The Protege 5 is an okay car. I think we paid to much for it, but I guess you live and learn.
Not a very good car if you have an infant. When put in the back seat you have to move the passenger seat almost all the way up for the baby seat to fit properly. I feel sorry for the front passenger because they have no leg room when the baby is in the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 8th June, 2005 |