1995 Mazda Protege Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 165 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 suspension of the 1995 Mazda Protege, 4% of the 165 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.
“When turning to the left, there's a hard popping/clunking noise. We took it to the shop twice & they said they couldn't find a problem. The third time we had it looked at we were told that there might be a stress fracture in the front axle and that the cv boot/joint assembly needed to be replaced immediately. We have already replaced the cv boot/joint once before and replaced the struts on the front of the car twice since we bought it. …”
NHTSA complaint #760019, filed 2002-03“Vehicle vibrates severely after starting/ sitting at traffic light and stop sign. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and the problem still reoccurring. Took vehicle to an independent shop on three occasions, and still problem reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #899656, filed 2001-11“When startingvehicle or stopping at traffic light/ stop sign, vehicle would vibrate severely. Vehicle been at dealer shop on two occasions and at an independent repair shop on three occasions, but problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #899670, filed 2001-11“While driving then stopping could feel hard vibration coming from engine. Had taken vehicle to dealer to fix the problem, butit could not be corrected. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003991, filed 2002-02“When driving at any speed engine check light keeps coming on, and there is virbration/ shaking within vehicle. Vehicle has been in the shop five times, and the dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #846739, filed 1999-09Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 8% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mazda Protege
41 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mazda Protege
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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