CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Mazda Protege has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (16 reports).
1998 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 1998 Mazda Protege problems
Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
Straight-on, front-end collision occurred, that destroyed radiator and folded hood. Air bag did not deploy.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE IGNITION SWITCH ALONG WITH THE KEYS BECAME HOT TO THE TOUCH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ORDERED UNKNOWN PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED SKYLAND MAZDA AT (828) 667-52132 AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION STEERING PRODUCES A GRINDING NOISE. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING RACK AND PINION HAS MALFUNCTIONED. MIDAS ASKING FOR $1400 AND SAYS THIS IS COMMON MAZDA PROTEGE 1998 PROBLEM. I FOUND SIMILAR ALREADY EXISTING COMPLAINT BY SOMEONE ELSE (REFERENCE NUMBER: 10083656). *TR
I WAS DRIVING ALONE MY 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE ALONG A LOCAL ROUTE IN TEWKSBURY MA IN LIGHT RAIN AT ABOUT 30-35 MPH WHEN A CAR A FEW CARS AHEAD OF ME MADE A QUICK STOP FOR A LEFT TURN. SEVERAL CAR BEHIND STOPPED WITHOUT PROBLEM, BUT I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP AND SKID ALL THE WAY INTO THE CAR AT FRONT WHICH WAS A 2002 CAMRY. AT THE TIME THE CAR AT FRONT OF ME HIT THE BRAKE I TAPPED ON MY BRAKE ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME AND THERE WERE ABOUT 10 CAR LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN ME AND THE 2002 CAMRY THAT I HIT EVENTUALLY. THE TRACTION PROVIDED BY MY TIRES ARE EXTREMELY LOW ESPECIALLY IN WET. THE TIRES I WAS RIDING ON ARE 4 GOODYEAR INTEGRITY P175/70R13 THAT I INSTALLED IN MAY 2005 IN ALLIED TIRES AND SERVIC
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN VEHICLE WITH ONLY 65,800 MILES. *JB
1998 Mazda Protege questions
Does the 1998 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 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 1998 Mazda Protege?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (16), Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.