NHTSA — Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch Problems

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Average Mileage:
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1998 Mazda Protege accessories - exterior problems

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1998 Mazda Protege Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 102002

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Coverings on driver and passenger side key locks that prevent moisture from entering the lock were made from plastic. This plastic becomes brittle after several years of exposure and use and can break. When the part breaks, pieces from the broken cover can easily be lodged in the lock rendering the lock unusable (as happened to me).

- Willowbrook, IL, USA

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problem #1

Nov 091998

Protege

  • Manual transmission
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Driver and passenger side plastic door lock covers broke, consumer had them replaced with metal ones to prevent future breakage. Nlm

- Homewood, AL, USA

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