NHTSA — Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar Problems

10.0

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

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1999 Mazda Protege steering problems

steering problem

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1999 Mazda Protege Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 082001

Protege

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering wheel cast around part with gear to attach to steering column--casting failed.

- California, MO, USA

problem #1

Mar 132001

(reported on)

Protege

  • miles
Gear casing inside steering wheel broke, causing steering wheel to become very loose. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated entire steering wheel needed replacing. Accidnet had occured at less than 5000 miles, and the steering wheel broke 18,000 miles later, but the dealer refused replacing it stating the previous salvage title.

- California, MO, USA

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