Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 00198 | 06/10/1998 | 603909 | Concerns regarding the hearter not working effieciently or engine takes too ling to warm-up. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 00298 | 06/10/1998 | 603908 | Experiencing poor engine performance. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 00204 | 10/26/2004 | 00204 | 10010540 | Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. *eh | 11/30/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 1 | 09/07/2001 | |
| Numerous problems with 1999 mazda protege lx.*mr days after the vehicle was purchased the check engine light illuminated while driving. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where she was told that they were not very knowledgeable about mazda because they were primarily a honda dealer. the vehicle was taken to a service station where they suggested the problem had something to do with the gas. the technician reset the computer and told the consumer if the problem recurred to take the vehicle to a mazda dealer. the check engine light continued to illuminate, but every time the consumer attempted to take the vehicle to be serviced the light would go off. over the coarse of a few months the dealer replaced several components that they thought would alleviate the problem, but they didn't. it was later determined that the drain plug was not put back properly and fell out while driving. *nm | |||
| 01/18/1999 | 2 | ||
| While pulling into parking space with foot on brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated. the vehicle jumped the parking bump & hit a brick wall. no physical injuries. prior to acceleration, had venicle at dealer & the timing belt was adjusted. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Part warranty 80,000, i live 75 miles from nearest dealer. dealer quoted 900.00 to replace part and refused to honor warranty since it was 1,000 miles over by time vehicle was taken to shop. contacted manufacturer, mazda america and they entertained idea of fixing under warranty then changed mind because dealer told them i had not had routine maintenance like oilo changes, tire replacements etc. done at dealership. i think this is. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 1 | 03/01/2098 | |
| The catalytic converter was replaced back in 09/01. i was told it would be replaced for free! i left paying $66.11 to replace catalytic converter. i have also had to replace a portion of the ac unit on 05/23/02. one month later approximately 6/25/02 i then heard a loud exhust noise. i had the vehicle looked at by a friend who found that the manifold had a siginificantly large crack. moreover, the smell within the passenger campartment of the vehicle is extreme to the point when we get out of the car we have the smell of exhust fumes in our hair and clothes. the smell in the car is very overwhelming, that we must ride with the windows open for fresh air and lets just say we only get relief for just a short while with the windows open because we live in florida and it is usually too hot & humid to have the windows open during the daytime. on longer drives it tends to make me sleepy also my 5 year old rides in this vehicle and has a history of asthma. this to me is a great hadzard to all of our health especially to his. i wonder if this is all related to each other. or is it something that everyone has had a problem with? sincerely, julia. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I have returned my car for repairs a total of six times since new purchase in july 1998. the converter was replaced, but the car still has an egg smell. it also hesitates when shifting at low speeds. i filed a lemon law complaint in may 1999. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 05/31/2002 | 64737 | 1 | 02/21/1998 |
| Vehicle failed emissions inspection due to a crack in the front exhaust pipe and mid-pipe. dealer replaced both at my expense. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 60000 | ||
| The vehicle's exhaust manifold developed a cracked which greatly reduced the engines performance and power. *nlm | |||
| 02/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| Exhaust manifold crack in 1998 mazada protege. recently there has been a burning smell in the cabin. my mechanic found that it is due to the exhaust manifold crack and told me that it is a common problem for 95-98 protege. he thought it might be in the bulletin. i took his suggestion and called the dealer, but the answer was negative. i am very concerned because the monoxide from the exhaust could potentially kill a person in silence. i have been driving the car with the window open most time, just to be safe. i hope that mazda will place a recall on it | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Called mazda dealer in regards to cracked exhaust manifold basically told me that since it wasn't under warranty anymore there was nothing they could do. i have called 25 different salvage yards in georgia and this seems to be a hot item right now because i can't get one. to buy one from the dealer will cost me over $300.00 . i know there should be a recall on this.*ak | |||
| 09/25/1998 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Re:manifold. a crack begins from the engine side.dealer stated the first it happened a stone must have come up & hit it. this is an imposibility. now after replacing it it has occurred again.crack is in the same place.beginning from the engine side. every time this occurs, exhaust fumes enter the passenger compartment.re: windshield.wipers do not clean the driver side & have never done so since i purchased the car.wipers have been replaced & does not help.in a driving rain i have to slow down to 50 mph to wipe clean.*ak | |||