1997 MAZDA PROTEGE

2 recalls, 103 complaints - 99 TSBs

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.

1,368,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

Complaint Statistics

103 total complaints 20 crashes 2 fires 16 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	11
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	4
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
SUSPENSION:REAR	3
TIRES	3

Incident date: Oct 24, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MAZDA PROTG DX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TAKING HIS VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED T... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2003

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ACCELERATION IS POOR.*MR ENCLOSED ARE COPIES OF THE RECEIPTS AND SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED IN REFERENCE TO THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. *CB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS FINALLY IDENTIFIED AS A FAULTY VALVEIN CYLINDER #1. *JB

Incident date: Oct 15, 2003

AFTER FIXING THE CATALYST CONVERTER, IT THEN GOES OUT AGAIN REQUIRING ME TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN

Incident date: Oct 15, 2003

AFTER FIXING THE CATALYST CONVERTER, IT THEN GOES OUT AGAIN REQUIRING ME TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN

Incident date: Oct 15, 2003

AFTER FIXING THE CATALYST CONVERTER, IT THEN GOES OUT AGAIN REQUIRING ME TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN

Incident date: Apr 22, 2003

AFTER INVESTIGATING "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" OVER A PERIOD OF 5 MONTHS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A VALVE PROBLEM IN THE FIRST CYLINDER WAS CAUSING A LACK OF COMPRESSION AND POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. 2 OXYGEN SENSORS WERE REPLACED, AS WELL AS 8 VALVES AND OTHER PARTS, TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. WE SPENT A TOTA... Read more

CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *MR *PH

Crash

Incident date: Aug 4, 2002

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON BOTH SIDES AT 35MPH WHILE REAR ENDING A VAN. TORE OFF BUMPER WITH AIRBAG SENSORS CLEARLY IN VIEW AIRBAG LIGHT INSIDE OF VEHICLE WAS NOT ON EITHER. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 13, 2001

THERE WAS A SEVERE WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA, DEALER FOUND THE G1 BEARING WAS WORN ON THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE, THE NOISE CONTINUED TO GET LOUDER AND THE DEALER FOUND THE SWAY BAR LINKS TO BE DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REP... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2001

Incident date: Jul 2, 2002

FAILURE OF THE LATCHES ON BOTH FRONT SEAT ALLOWING THE SEAT TO RECLINE. DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN REAR CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO RECLINE. THE ACTION TRAPPED MY WIFE'S LEFT FOOT UNDER THE SEAT. THIS CAUSED SEVERE CONTUSION AND ABRASIONS.*AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 7, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THERE WAS A DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISION, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER. *AK THE SEAT BELT FAILED DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 7, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THERE WAS A DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISION, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER. *AK THE SEAT BELT FAILED DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 1, 2001

OVERDRIVE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, WHEN SHIFTING VEHICLE WILL KICK. *AK

Incident date: Mar 27, 2002

LIGHTS KEPT COMING ON, OVERDRIVE SENSOR. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT IT FUSE WAS BLOWN, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. *AK

Incident date: Jul 1, 2001

POWER LOCKS WERE REPLACED TWICE BY COVINGTON PIKE MAZDA (TN) AND ONCE BY CASCADE MAZDA DEALER(OH, 44221). THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME, MY LOCKS HAVE DETERIORATED.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2001

BRAKE CALIPER PINS RUSTED OUT DUE TO MOISTURE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE PINS, AND CAUSING THE CALIPERS TO WORK ERRATICALLY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. CONSUMER ADDED THAT CALIPERS WERE EXHIBITING A CLICK AND POPPING NOISE, DEALER REPLACED CALIPERS. CUSTOMER ST... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2001

Incident date: Sep 13, 2001

RIGHT SIDE AXLE SHAFT/FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS TOTALLING $576.44 IN REPAIRS.*AK

Incident date: Sep 13, 2001

RIGHT SIDE AXLE SHAFT/FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS TOTALLING $576.44 IN REPAIRS.*AK

Incident date: Jan 14, 1999

ENGINE IDLED UP OR DOWN AT STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE CAR WOULD SOMETIMES RACE UP OVER 300 RPMS SHUT ENGINE OFF TO STOP IT FROM GOING HIGHER THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES ALMOST GOING THROUGH BACK OF MY GARAGE ALSO SURGED WHEN TRYING TO PARK AND CAUSING CAR TO JUMP FORWARD CAR HAS STALLED AT INTERSECTIONS... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 1999

Incident date: Aug 20, 2001

BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN I TURNED ON THE IGNITION PUT 3 DENTS IN THE HOOD, MAZDA BATTREY. *AK

Incident date: Jan 14, 1999

CAR ALWAYS WOULD SPEED UP OR IDLE DOWN AT DIFF. TIMES ONCE WENT TO 3000 RPMS HAD TO SHUT ENGINE OFF KILLED AT STOP SIGNS HOLIDAY CHANGED DIFF COMPONENTS BUT COULD NOT STOP THE IDLING AND LURCHING FORWARD PROBLEM ALSO AT DIFF TIMES IT WOULD IDLE DOWN AND STALL OR JUST IDLE UP AND DOWN TIL I WOULD SHU... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2001

WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE FAILED, CAUSING INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER IT WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK THE CONSUMER PURCHASED REPLACEMENT PARTS AND THE PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. *YH

Incident date: Mar 20, 1999

MAZDA PRO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RESULTING IN 2 ENGINE FIRES IN 3-4 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. *AK

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 15, 1997

1) AIRBAG DIDNT DEPLOY DURING A RIGHT ANGLE (T BONE) ACCIDENT AT AN INTERSECTION .. THE DRIVER (ME) SYSTAINED HEAD AND FACE / CHEST INJURIES. 2) SINCE NEW THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE ON MY NON ABS CAR LOCKES UP VERY EASILY, AND HAS CAUSED A SPIN OUT IN SEVERAL CASES, ON WET SURFACES. A DEALER TRIED TO D... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 15, 1997

Crash

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXETENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Incident date: Sep 30, 1997

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT CABLE WILL NOT RELEASE FROM THE RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING SEAT BELTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. CABLE OF BELT IS STICKING OUT OF TRACK AND MOTORS HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED BECAUSE THEY WERE RUNNING ALL THE TIME AND RAN DOWN THE BATTERY. *AK *ML

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Apr 19, 2000

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AND THEN SWITCHES TO DRIVE, VEHICLE WILL JUMP WITHOUT A WARNING. ONE TIME RESULTED IN CRASH INTO A CEMENT WALL, DRIVER WAS INJURED. *AK *ML

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 11, 1999

ENGINE IDLED ROUGHLY. VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER TIGHTENED ENGINE VALVES. 2 MONTHS LATER, WARRANTY EXPIRED. DEALER DISMANTLED ENGINE AND HAD TO REMACHINE THE VALVES. *AK *ML

Incident date: Apr 11, 1999

ENGINE IDLED ROUGHLY. VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER TIGHTENED ENGINE VALVES. 2 MONTHS LATER, WARRANTY EXPIRED. DEALER DISMANTLED ENGINE AND HAD TO REMACHINE THE VALVES. *AK *ML

Incident date: Nov 4, 1998

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MHP ANOTHER VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE CONSUMER PUMPED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SLID INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE, REARENDING IT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY UNTIL THE CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND BROKE THE BIG... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 4, 1998

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 4, 2000

WHILE STOPPING AT STOP SIGN CONSUMER TURNED ON DEFROSTER, AND WITHIN FIVE MINUTES FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED SIDE TO SIDE (LEFT TO RIGHT) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

WHILE FILLING TANK, FLAMES CAME OUT OF TANK, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 27, 1999

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED. VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN STARTING/ DEALER REPLACED FLYWHEEL. ALSO, FUEL TANK WAS DISCONNECTED, AND DEALER REPLACED FUEL TANK. IN ADDITION, RPMS INCREASED BY 500 RPMS, AND REPAIRED WIRING IN JAMME DDOOR. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES MALFUNCTI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 1999

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG EXPLODED IN DRIVER'S FACE, CAUSING BURNS ON CHEEK AND SHEARING OFF CORNEA ON LEFT EYE. *AK

Crash 1 injured

WITH GEAR IN PARK VEHICLE CAN STILL BE MOVED. COULD CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Incident date: Aug 4, 1998

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS SEVERAL TIMES. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Showing 50 of 103 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	30.0	25.0	Regular	$2,500
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	26.0	33.0	29.0	Regular	$2,150
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	27.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	29.0	25.0	Regular	$2,500

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, 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE

99 manufacturer communications from 74 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	14
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	7
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	5
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	5
100000 POWER TRAIN	4
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver??A?A?s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided w

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to t

350000 EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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??A?A?s responsibility

350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

350000 EQUIPMENT

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. The odor is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. Sulfur smell is not a

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid anypotential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference,which can be avoided with pro

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda GR8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda GR8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

350000 EQUIPMENT

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of the Mazda Pocket Paint Guide are available for order on Mazda e-

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO authorized equipment program. NOTE: Accu-turn is still an ap

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle- specific workshop manual or owner's man

350000 EQUIPMENT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAOauthorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO authorizedequipment program.NOTE: Accu-turn is still an appro

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with p

160000 STRUCTURE

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).

350000 EQUIPMENT

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

DUE TO DIFFERENCES IN THE 1995-1998 PROTEGE IGNITION SWITCH DESIGN, THE REPAIR PROCEDURE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR RECALL 8715J HAS BEEN UPDATED.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Speedometer replacement procedure

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. THE FOLLOWING ARE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, WHICH CAN BE AVOIDED WITH P

350000 EQUIPMENT

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS RECEIVED MANY REQUESTS FROM OUR DEALERS ASKING US TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES AS AN OPTION FOR MNAO AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT. DUE TO YOUR FEEDBACK AND AFTER EVALUATING A FEW ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES, WE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. MAZDA RECOMMENDS DEALERS FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLES AS CITED IN THE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC WORKSHOP MANUAL OR OWNER?S MANU

350000 EQUIPMENT

MAZDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE OF FOOT PLACED ON PEDALS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER USE, AND PLACEMENT, OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTEN-TIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. THE FOLLOWING ARE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, WHICH CAN BE AVOIDED WITH

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AVAILABILITY OF NON-REQUIRED TOOLS. *KB

140000 AIR BAGS

NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

EVAPORATIVE EMMISSIONS AND RECIVER ADAPTERS. *EH

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

ON SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VINS, THE DOOR KEY CYLINDER FLAP MAY BREAK ALLOWING A PIECE(S) OF THE FLAP TO ENTER THE CYLINDER THEREBY MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO INSERT THE KEY AND CAUSING KEY ROTATION TO STICK. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOES NOT WORK OR STAY IN POSITION. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS CAMBER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM INOPERATIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH DOOR KEY WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO INSERT AND / OR ROTATE. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT DAMAGE - IRON PARTICLES / INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT / ACID RAIN. *TT

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

EXPERIENCING POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPER DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC SHIFTING, O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHING WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AS A RESULT OF THE VALVE BODY HARNESS (TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT) BEING PINCHED BY A METAL CLIP WHICH IS ATTACH

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE FROM DRIVE SHAFT. *YC

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SELECTOR LEVER IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING A/T SELECTOR LEVER HARD TO OPERATE. *YC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

EXHIBITING A RUBBING NOISE HEARD FROM THE FRONT CONSOLE WHEN DRIVING. *YC

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

EXPERIENCING A THUMPING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION TOWER. *YC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CONCERNS WITH THE AUDIO SOUND CUTS OUT WHEN BLOWER MOTOR OPERATES. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH WATER LEAKAGE ONTO FRONT FLOOR MAT. *YC

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONCERNS REGARDING THE HEARTER NOT WORKING EFFIECIENTLY OR ENGINE TAKES TOO LING TO WARM-UP. *YC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXPERIENCING POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. *YC

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

CONCERNS WITH MANUAL CONTROL DOOR MIRROR NOT ADJUSTABLE. *YC

162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

EXHIBITING NOISE FROM THE HOOD RELEASE CABLE. *YC

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

EXPERIENCING A CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHILE TURNING OVER A BUMP. *YC

032200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY. *YC

150000 SEAT BELTS

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC

010000 STEERING

CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CONDITIONS WITH THE SHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT MAY BE STIFF WHEN MOVING THROUGH ALL GEAR RANGES. *YC

100000 POWER TRAIN

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO TACH NEEDLE WHICH IS STUCK ON WRONG SIDE OF STOPPER PIN. *YC

100000 POWER TRAIN

COMPLAINTS OF TACH NEEDLE STUCK ON WRONG SIDE OF STOPPER PIN. *YC

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONDITION WITH INTERIOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. *YC

100000 POWER TRAIN

CONCERNS OF RATTLING OR BUZZING NOISES IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLES. *YC

113200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING OF MIL LAMP ILLUMINATION. *YC

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

INTERIOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. *TW

100000 POWER TRAIN

TACH NEEDLE STUCK ON WRONG SIDE OF STOPPER PIN. *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C REFRIGERANT CHARGING. *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW

140000 AIR BAGS

PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C MALFUNCTION DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE SWITCH CORROSION. *TW

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C SWITCH MODIFICATION. *TW

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

REAR EDGE OF ROOF MOLDING LIFTS. *TW

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

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MAZDA PROTEGE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA PROTEGE across all model years (1990, 2006).

38 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 (current)	2	103
1996	2	91	View
1995	5	232	View
1994	1	89	View
1993	1	56	View
1992	1	72	View
1991	1	60	View
1990	1	45	View
1989	0	2	View

Other MAZDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
626	54	3,892	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View

Vehicle Safety

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1997 MAZDA PROTEGE

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA PROTEGE

MAZDA PROTEGE - All Years Overview

MAZDA PROTEGE - Year by Year

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