CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Mazda Protege has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (28 reports).
1991 Mazda Protege recalls
Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and cause the switch to overheat.
Most common 1991 Mazda Protege problems
Problem areas named in the 51 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 28 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1991 MAZDA PROTEGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO FLAMES VISIBLE AND NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH DURING RAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A POTHOLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STOPPING ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT THEN ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE SPUN CRASHING THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE INTO A TREE. THE SEAT BELT DETACHED AND THE CONTACT WAS RELEASED FROM THE REAR WINDOW. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED KNEE, HEAD, AND BACK INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M
REAR STRUT TOWERS RUST RIGHT THROUGH. *TR
THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT WOULD RETRACT SLOWER AND SLOWER UNTIL IT FINALLY STOPPED RETRACTING. THE CONSEQUENCES WERE: ON APRIL 18, 2005 I WAS GIVEN A FIX-IT TICKET FOR NOT WEARING MY SHOULDER HARNESS.*AK THE AUTOMATIC HARNESS NO LONGER FULLY RETRACTS, SO IT IS USELESS.
THE SEAT BELT CORD ON MY 1991 MAZDA PROTEGE HAS BECOME INOPERABLE AND THEREFORE I HAVE NO TOP SEAT BELT ON MY CARS DRIVER SIDE. *AK
1991 Mazda Protege questions
Does the 1991 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Mazda Protege: Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mazda Protege?
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (28), Structure (7), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.