Model year record

1995 Mazda Protege

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 232 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V674000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
1,368,500
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-19
Owners notified
2015-12-17

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 conductive and overheat.

Safety risk

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V118000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
76,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-21
Owners notified
2000-07-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT LEAD WIRE RUNNING THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE SOLDERED CONNECTION TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Safety risk

THE FAILURE OF THE WIRE CONNECTION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V184000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
51,817
Reported to NHTSA
1995-10-03
Owners notified
1995-09-05

Defect description

THE TIE DOWN HOOKS CAN CAUSE UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS THAT CAN RESULT IN UNNECESSARY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.

Safety risk

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TIE DOWN HOOKS WITH MODIFIED TIE DOWN HOOKS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V033000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
5,760
Reported to NHTSA
1995-02-21
Owners notified
1995-03-03

Defect description

THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS.

Safety risk

THIS BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE ENGINE CHATTER, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE PISTONS, AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN (16) VALVE SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal3612,546 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights14
Air bags1249,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline10
Power train: automatic transmission1060,128 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch870,000 mi
Seats8
Unknown or other8
Engine and engine cooling: engine7111,123 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system7
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Electrical system: ignition4
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4
Seat belts: front: webbing4
Seats: front assembly: recliner4
Structure: body4
Suspension: front4
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3180,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Suspension3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Electrical system: wiring2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting: turn signal2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Vehicle speed control2
Vehicle speed control: springs2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1
Engine149,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Interior lighting1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Seat belts1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1
Tires1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control188,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window15,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1

The 1994 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.