1998 Mazda Protege
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mazda Protege. Transmission is the most reported problem area, at 23% of complaints. After that come engine (19%) and exhaust system (15%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Transmission 23% of complaints
- Recalls
- 1
- Fuel economy
- 23 to 29 MPG combined
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mazda Protege. Transmission is the most reported problem area, at 23% of complaints. After that come engine (19%) and exhaust system (15%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1998 Mazda Protege
Recalls
The 1998 Mazda Protege is affected by 1 safety recall campaign in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 1998 Mazda Protege. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 29 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 33 highway.