2003 Mazda Protege Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,358miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Mazda Protege, 2% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,358 miles.
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.
“- the contact stated that 2003 Mazda tribute has been idling at a high RPM. The contact took the vehicle to an exxon station and the vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new speed control cable. The contact researched, and found that there was a recall issued for the speed control. She took the vehicle to a Mazda dealer, and was told there was no recall, but they did not diagnose the cause of the problem. The contact stated that the high idling happened frequently, but not every time she started the car. It also happensed when she stopped at a light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10177854, filed 2007-01, 78,000 miles“The vehicle stalled on a continuous basis. The dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. There was also a noise in the front of the vehicle when the accelerator was applied.”
NHTSA complaint #10101528, filed 2004-12, 715 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 2003 Mazda Protege
34 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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