2002 Mazda Protege Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,624miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Mazda Protege, 6% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,624 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving 25 MPH gas pedal was pressed and vehicle hesitated and then lurched forward. Dealer had the vehicle three times, but could not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10057467, filed 2004-08, 25 miles“Whenever the vehicle is on a slight incline vehicle would roll backward when the driver releases the accelerator or the brake pedals. Dealer was not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10095122, filed 2004-10, 4,200 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Protege. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle then accelerated up a hill and suddenly stopped. The contact had the vehicle towed to a tow yard. Later, the vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame was bent and the fuel and brake lines were destroyed. The vehicle was unable to be repaired and was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 11/09/15”
NHTSA complaint #10775971, filed 2015-09, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mazda protg. The contact was entering a parking space when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact engaged the brake but the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into a pole. She stated that the pole struck a building and caused minor damage to the building. There were no injuries. A claim was filed with her insurance company. The front bumper of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 58,624 and the approximate current mileage was 64,000. Updated 2/22/11 updated 07/01/11”
NHTSA complaint #10370639, filed 2010-12, 58,624 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186703Jan 21, 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 12% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mazda Protege
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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