1989 Mazda Protege Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1989 Mazda Protege has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1989 Mazda Protege recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1989 Mazda Protege.

Most common 1989 Mazda Protege problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2002-07-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVNG, THERE WAS A POP SOUND, CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE, HE THEN PULLED OVER TO THE TURNPIKE AND THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT#10-91-213).*JB
1995-02-15, Electrical System
WHILE PULLING INTO AN INTERSECTION SUDDENLY IGNITION SWITCH LOCK, RENDERING STEERING CAPABILITY INOPERATIVE. TT

1989 Mazda Protege questions

Does the 1989 Mazda Protege have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1989 Mazda Protege at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mazda Protege?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Mazda Protege has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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