1994 MAZDA PROTEGE
1 recalls, 89 complaints - 24 TSBs
15V674000 Oct 19, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become co... Read more
Consequence
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
Complaint Statistics
89 total complaints
6 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 22 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 2 |
SEAT BELTS
Oct 24, 2017
Incident date: Oct 22, 2017
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE DID NOT RETRACT COMPLETELY WHEN VEHICLE WAS OFF AND DOOR WAS OPENED. SEAT BELT ONLY RETRACTED 1/3 OF THE WAY AND STAYS THERE. SEAT BELT STILL RETRACTS BACK TO SHOULDER POSITION WHEN KEY IS TURNED.
SEAT BELTS
Aug 28, 2017
Incident date: Jul 23, 2017
THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM HAS FAILED. HAD TO UNPLUG BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT MOTORS, BECAUSE THE SEATBELT LOCK WOULDN'T STOP TRYING TO MOVE WHILE IN DRIVE.
SEAT BELTS
Oct 14, 2012
Incident date: Oct 14, 2012
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT WHEN CLOSING DOOR. APPEARS THAT SOME SORT OF CABLE IS JAMMED SO THAT SEAT BELT NO LONGER WORKS CORRECTLY. OPENED AND CLOSED DOOR SEVERAL TIMES TO TRY AND REMEDY ISSUE BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. REPLACED SEAT BELT FUSE BUT THAT FAILED TO RESOLVE ISSUE. SEAT BELT IS NOW STUCK IN... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 10, 2012
Incident date: Apr 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT, WHICH MAY CAUSE IMPROPER RESTRAINT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 23, 2007
Incident date: Mar 22, 2007
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED ON 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE. COST TO REPLACED OVER $1000.00. MAZDA RECALLED THE SAME PROBLEM ON 1994 323. THE 323 AND PROTEGE ARE THE SAME IN BODY STYLE AND DESIGN.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 9, 2007
Incident date: Jun 14, 2006
I HAVE A /94 MAZDA PROTEGE, IT HAS THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN # 97V211000. I CONTACTED MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VIN NUMBER. IT HAS ALL OF THE DESCRIBED SYMPTOMS. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE AUTOMATIC RETRACTION MECHANISM. DO I HAV... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 30, 2006
Incident date: Feb 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ADJUSTMENT FAILURE IN ALL THE SEAT BELTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE SEATBELTS WOULD NOT LOCK IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOTH AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND A SERVICE DEALER. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEEDE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Mar 3, 2006
Incident date: Dec 17, 2005
ISSUE WITH SEAT BELTS IN 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE LX. AT TIMES, FRONT SEAT BELTS CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN WHEN FOOT IS LIFTED FROM BRAKE PEDAL AFTER A SUDDEN STOP. IT GETS SO TIGHT THAT BELT HAS TO BE UNBUCKLED. IT IS A SCARY SITUATION AND NOT VERY SAFE. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 14, 2004
Incident date: Sep 9, 2004
I HAVE A 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE LX WITH THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT UPON OPENING THE DOOR. ON TOP OF THIS BEING A VERY ANNOYING DEVELOPMENT, IT ALSO CREATES AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD IF I'M INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND AM TRYING TO EXIT THE CAR. THERE IS AN EMERGENCY RELEASE, ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jan 14, 2004
Incident date: Dec 27, 2003
PASSENGER SIDE ACTIVE SHOULDER BELT SEAT BELT MECHANISM WORKS INTERMITTENLY WHEN OPENING DOOR. DRIVERS SIDE HAS NOT WORKED WHEN DOOR IS OPENED ON A FEW OCCASIONS.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 6, 2003
Incident date: Dec 11, 1994
CANNOT UNLOCK BACK DOORS WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. ALSO BECOME STUCK IN WARM WEATHER. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER 4 TIME THE DOORS WOULD WORK FINE FOR A FEW DAY THEN BECOME JAMMED AGAIN. I GAVE UP.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Aug 26, 2003
Incident date: Feb 26, 1996
BOTH FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINTS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THE RESTRAINTS DO NOT RETRACT. I HAVE HAD THEM FIXED AT LEAST 3 TO 4 TIMES DURING THE WARRANTY. *NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 24, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT FEEL SNUG ENOUGH AND THE FASTEN SEAT BELT INDICATOR CONSTANTLY BEEPS. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DLR WHO ADVISED THE "CENTER CONSOLE RETRACTOR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY" IS DEFECTIVE. NLM
SEAT BELTS
Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
WHEN OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT RELEASE.*AK
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED FORCEFULLY.*AK
SEAT BELTS
Sep 10, 2001
DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER STRAP IS BROKEN. IT MOVES ON A MOTORIZED TRACK AND THE MOTOR DOESN'T WORK SO THE STRAP IS STUCK MORE THAN HALF WAY TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD. MAZDA WON'T FIX IT WITHOUT PAYMENT BECAUSE OF MY MILEAGE IS BEYOND EXTENDED WARRANTIES. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MILEAGE. THEY WANT $... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 19, 2001
Incident date: Oct 15, 2000
ACTIVE SHOULDER BELT SEAT BELT MECHANISM FAILS TO MOVE WHEN OPENING DOOR. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 2000
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS WILL ONLY ROLL BACK ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY THEN STOPS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE EXACTLY THE SAME IN DESCRIPTION AS THAT OF A RECALL (CAMPAIGN NUMBER 97V211000 ON THE MAZDA 323 BUILT THAT SAME YEAR. THE SEAT BELT MOTOR AND TRACK ASSEMBLY COSTS $600 AT THE DEA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Jul 12, 2000
THE SEAT BELTS ON THE MAZDA PROTOGE IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE MAZDA DEALER WOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM ON MY CAR. AND IF THERE WAS RECALL ON IT BEFORE.
SEAT BELTS
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RETRAINT IS GETTING STUCK AND WHEN GETTING IN OR OUT I GET HIT IN THE HEAD. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Jun 23, 2000
SEATBELT LIGHT AND AUDIO SIGNAL ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING ALTHOUGH SEATBELT IS FASTENED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Mar 21, 2000
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. *AK *ML
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Mar 21, 2000
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. *AK *ML
SEAT BELTS
Mar 20, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 1999
MOTOR SEAT BELTS ON BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE FAILED TO OPERATE WITHIN 31,000 MILES OF WEARS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 16, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 1996
WHILE DRIVING SEAT BELT LIGHT FLASHES AND BEEPS, BUT WHEN LEANING FORWARD IT SHUTS OFF. WAS IN A REARENDED ACCIDENT ON 3-15-2000, AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE. ALSO, WHEN OPENING THE DOOR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE OR SLIDE FORWARD. WILL HAVE TO MANUALLY RELEASE IT IN ORDER TO GET OUT ... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Feb 17, 2000
Incident date: Apr 30, 1997
TRANSMISSION PUMP LEAKED. YH
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Feb 17, 2000
Incident date: Apr 30, 1997
VEHICLE DEVELOPED CV JOINT PROBLEMS. YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 8, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
ENGINE SURGES WHEN VEHICLE STOPS. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML . THE DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN IN EARLY SEPT. 2000, DLR HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FOWARD FAR ENOUGH TO HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
DRAINS BATTERY, HAVE UNHOOK TILL TEMPERATURE RISES.
SEAT BELTS
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
AUTOMATIC SEATBELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN TURNING ON IGNITION OR OPENING DOOR SEATBELT TRACKING WILL STOP BEFORE IT CONNECTS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Aug 23, 1999
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO RETRACT TO ALLOW DRIVER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT A SHOULDER RESTRAINT, RECALL ISSUED BUT VEHICLE NOT COVER DUE TO MANUFACTURING DATE. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 23, 1999
Incident date: Jul 3, 1999
HEADERS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE HEADERS TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT OUT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 20, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, SAFETY LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND SEAT BELT BEEPER IS ON. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 23, 1999
Incident date: Aug 27, 1998
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT LODGED HALF-WAY BACK AS CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. SUBSEQUENTKY, THE MOTOR BROKE, THE CABLE CAME OUT OF THE TRACK. CURRENTLY, THE LATCH IS LODGED ND CANNOT BE MOVED IN APOSITION THA TCONSUMER CAN USE SHOULDER BELT. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 23, 1999
Incident date: Aug 27, 1998
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT LODGED HALF-WAY BACK AS CONSUMER WAS GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. SUBSEQUENTKY, THE MOTOR BROKE, THE CABLE CAME OUT OF THE TRACK. CURRENTLY, THE LATCH IS LODGED ND CANNOT BE MOVED IN APOSITION THA TCONSUMER CAN USE SHOULDER BELT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 17, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1998
DRIVER SIDE REPAIRED TWICE,PASSENGER SIDE NOT REPAIRED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Feb 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 18, 1999
I WAS AN HOUR AWAY FROM HOME WHEN MY HEADLIGHTS STARTED GOING DIM, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULDN'T WORK ON HIGH SPEED. AFTER THE CAR DIED WE WENT AND GOT A NEW ALTERNATOR AND PUT ON IT, AFTER THAT, IT DROVE FOR ABOUT 5 MILES AND THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED GOING DIM AND THE CAR WOULD CUT IN AND OUT. TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 20, 1999
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR HAS STOPPED WORKING TWO TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Dec 21, 1998
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE DIED OUT, CONSUMER COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO START BACK UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER'S REPAIR SHOP, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jan 10, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND VEHICLE IS STOPPED, DRIVER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT WILL OPEN AND SHUT ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, AND THE DOOR IS OPENED ABOUT HALF OF THE TIME THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT OPEN.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 4, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
AFTER PRESSING THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BUTTON ON DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT, THE BELT WILL NOT INSERT INTO THE LATCH. MECHANISM IN LATCH IS BROKEN AND ENTIRE LATCH MUST BE REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 10, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
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. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Dec 10, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
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. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 19, 1998
Incident date: Nov 18, 1998
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TOP OF PASSENGER SEAT WENT BACK. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS LOOKING AT THE SKY WHILE DRIVING AND COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING. CAR WENT INTO A GUARDRAIL ON THE HIGHWAY. CAR WAS TOTALED. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Nov 3, 1998
Incident date: Oct 18, 1998
NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH GAVE CONSUMER ANY IDEA THE THE RADIATOR WAS OVERHEATING, AND THIS CAUSED THE RADIATOR TO CRACK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Sep 19, 1998
OWNER SOLD WRONG LUGNUT SET FOR ALLOYWHEELS.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 5, 1998
FRONT END NOISE/INSTABILITY WHILE TURNING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Dec 24, 1997
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING SMOKE AND FUMES.
SUSPENSION
Jul 24, 1997
STRUTS MAKE A SCRUBBING AND CLINKING SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT.
Showing 50 of 89 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 33.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE
24 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| 117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
09-009-19-3566
Jan 14, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430
Aug 31, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
0900716
Feb 17, 2016
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-034-14-2956
Aug 15, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO
0102504
Jul 21, 2004
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0902604
Jul 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
00299
Jul 16, 1999
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
EXPERIENCING POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPER DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. *TT
01198
May 28, 1998
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SUBJECT ON PASSIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SWITCH. *YC
00198
Apr 15, 1998
010000 STEERING
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
97102302097
Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
H002/95
Apr 1, 1995
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
UNKNOWN
H002/95
Mar 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
CLUTCH SQUEALING NOISE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA PROTEGE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99029
Opened: Sep 30, 1999 , Closed: May 10, 2000
HEADLIGHT WIRE BREAKAGE
IN ITS LETTER DATED APRIL 21, 2000, MAZDA STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 79,000 MODEL YEAR 1995 AND 1996 MAZDA PROTEGE VEHICLES BUILT FROM JUNE 1994 THROUGH JULY 1995.MAZDA DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLE
PE99038
Opened: May 20, 1999 , Closed: Sep 30, 1999
LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS
BASED ON THE REVIEW OF MAZDA'S INVESTIGATION AND TESTING, EXAMINATION OF TWO FAILED FIELD UNITS (A HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND A COMBINATION SWITCH), AND TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS OF SEVERAL COMPLAINANTS, IT APPEARS THAT THE HEADLIGHT LEAD WIRE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO AND LOCATED JUST BELOW THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER, ... Read more
PE94059
Opened: Jul 28, 1994 , Closed: Nov 30, 1994
AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE94029
Opened: Mar 24, 1994 , Closed: Jul 28, 1994
CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
MAZDA PROTEGE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA PROTEGE across all model years (1990, 2006).
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Total Recalls
1,380
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
242
Reported Crashes
30
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
MAZDA PROTEGE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 145 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 133 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 68 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 126 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 102 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 53 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 103 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 91 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 232 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 1 | 89 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 56 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 72 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 60 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 45 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |