1994 Mazda Protege Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Mazda Protege, 9% of the 74 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.
“Both rubber cv b00ts were broken, and both sides of front axle practically sheared off. Repairs were made at an independent repair shop. Dealer/manufacturer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #859050, filed 2000-03“The rear axle and cv joints are corroded and about to break. While driving, if they were to break, it may cause an accident. Dealer is aware of the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #832123, 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 1994 Mazda Protege
37 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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