CarRecallWatchThe 1995 Mazda Protege has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA, including 30 crashes, 4 fires, 53 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (50 reports).
1995 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 1995 Mazda Protege problems
Problem areas named in the 165 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 50 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 22 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Seat Belts | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 |
| Seats | 12 |
| Visibility | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
What owners report
THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED WHILE I WAS OUT SIDE THE CAR , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS & I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY EITHER MAZDA CORP OR THE DEALER & I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER , THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THE 1995 PROTEGE & AT NO TIME I WAS EVER CONTACTED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL PERIOD. IN 1997 THE ENGINE DIED & I HAD TO PAY THE SUM OF $1500.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE & THERE WERE RECALLS I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION OF. I CONTACTED BOTH MAZDA OF NORTH AMERICA & THE DEALER PLAZA AUTO MALL WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1995 & BOTH REFUSED MY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, DUE TO CORROSION. UPDATED 08/
I WAS OUT OF THE CAR & BOTH AIR BAGS EXPLODED , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS , BUT I WAS NEVER INFORMED BY MAZDA CORP ,I BECAME AWARE OF THE RECALL AFTER THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED. *JS
1995 MAZDA PROTEGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
TL* - THE CONTACT HAD A 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE WHICH WAS IN A HEAD ON CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH UNDER DRY CONDITIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER HEAD ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. THAT CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WEREN'T ANY SKID MARKS IN THE ROAD TO INDICATE THAT EITHER VEHICLE TRIED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS A POLICE REPORT FROM THE CRASH. THE CONTACT HAS THE STEERING SECTION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE AIR BAG. *NM THE DECEDENTS GRANDMOTHER WROTE IN. UPDATED 02/26/07.*JB
AT 5000 MILES THE REAR DEFROST DID NOT WORK. IN THE WINTER IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE BACK WINDOW. IT WAS NOT FIXED BECAUSE THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND MAZDA WOULD NOT REPAIR. *NM
1995 Mazda Protege questions
Does the 1995 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1995 Mazda Protege: Ignition Switch Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Air Bags; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda Protege?
Based on 165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (50), Exterior Lighting (28), Power Train (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 1995 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.