1999 Mazda Protege Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Mazda Protege recalls

Most common 1999 Mazda Protege problems

Problem areas named in the 88 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	22
Air Bags	21
Tires	13
Engine And Engine Cooling	8
Electrical System	6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Seats	4
Unknown Or Other	4
Steering	3
Suspension	3

What owners report

2018-02-13, Engine
THE PLASTIC DIP STICK TO CHECK OIL SNAPPED OFF

2015-10-30, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER AND FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

2015-03-19, Electrical System
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON NO MATTER WHAT THE READING SAYS CHANGE ALL PARTS WILL GO OFF BUT BACK ON AND FAIL INSPECTION MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR HAS BEEN CHANGE THREE TIMES AND CAYLI. CONVERTER TWICE. *TR

2011-05-29, Electrical System
THE HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER WORK ON LOW BEAM. THE HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK. UPON REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN COVER AND UNPLUGGING THE WIRING HARNESS I FOUND THAT THE CONNECTOR IS LITERALLY BURNED AND MELTED AT THE POINT OF CONNECTION IN THE HARNESS. MAZDA NO LONGER MAKES THE PART AND I CANNOT HAVE IT FIXED BY A MECHANIC BECAUSE THE PART IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN A USED SALVAGED VEHICLE. *TR

2010-01-21, Seat Belts
PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT BELT AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR DOES NOT STAY LOCKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAFELY INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. THE SEAT BELT WAS RARELY IF EVER USED UNTIL THE CAR SEAT WAS INSTALLED. *TR

1999 Mazda Protege questions

Does the 1999 Mazda Protege have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1999 Mazda Protege: Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mazda Protege?

Based on 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (22), Air Bags (21), Tires (13).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.