NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1998 Mazda Protege engine problems

engine problem

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1998 Mazda Protege Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 121999

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When driving at any speed the transmission is jumping and shifting very hard, and there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Also, vehicle sometimes lurches forward. Manufacturer can't determine the cause of the problem.

- Egene, OR, USA

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problem #1

Jan 181999

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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.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

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