NHTSA — Steering: Column Locking: Anti-Theft Device Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,500 miles

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2001 Mazda Protege steering problems

steering problem

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2001 Mazda Protege Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 302003

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  • 43,000 miles

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While driving at 35 mph steering wheel locked without warning. As a result, driver lost control of vehicle and impacted a tree. Driver sustained knee and neck injuries.

- Marston, NC, USA

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problem #1

May 252003

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  • miles
Consumer states while driviing and with no warning steering wheel locked up. Dealer notified.

- Hanford, CA, USA

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