1992 Mazda Protege Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Mazda Protege, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission was replaced twice before determining the throttle position sensor switch was malfunctioning. Transmission failed again , 1 month after warranty expired and had to be rebuilt. Seat belt light beeps and goes on intermittently for no apparent reason.”
NHTSA complaint #703426, filed 1999-02“Differential unit in the f-4 transmissions go out in the northern part of the country. Dealer contacted, and they cannot remedy the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #832715, filed 1998-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 17 | 17% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 29 | 28% |
| 1999 | 22 | 25% |
| 1998 | 15 | 33% |
| 1997 | 10 | 15% |
| 1996 | 8 | 11% |
| 1995 | 19 | 12% |
| 1994 | 7 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 6% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mazda Protege
34 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mazda Protege
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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