Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Mazda / Protege / 1996
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
005018690 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 My 1996 mazda protege lx (1.5 liter engine) suffers from such extreme engine vibration that the car has recently become practically undriveable
004309171 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Consumer's vehicle was rear ended while stopping at a traffic light, which caused a chain reaction with two other vehicles. consumer's head impacted
0000245099 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 While driving consumer noticed that transmission failed to shift gears. after being inspected consumer concluded that transmission had failed and
003228263 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 WHILE DRIVING CAR ON HIGHWAY AIR CONDITIONER SEIZED BREAKING BELT AND CAUSING ME TO LOSE POWER STEERING
003222093 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Car started smoking & within less than 10 minutes the fire that started under the hood had half the car engulfed in flames, within 25 minutes the
997140563 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Problems with shifter lever, hard to shift into gears. *ak the gear shift lever problem occured when the vehicle was less than a year old. then it
0000104582 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, DUE TO POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC
0000104581 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 THE RIGHT BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY WORN, WHILE THE LEFT BRAKES WERE ONLY HALF WORN. *SLC
0000104579 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATING FAN DO NOT WORK. *SLC
995174672 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. TT
997154012 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Ongoing problem with transmission gear not shifting out of gear. dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing would be done because vehicle was
0000145674 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 After spilling a drink in the cupholder, the engine stalled out due to the computer being under the cup holder. the computer has to be replaced. *ak
0000142663 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Every ten thousand miles brakes have to be replaced. *ak the brakes began failing right from the first day of purchase and later at 6000 miles and
0000137042 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT HAS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS VEHICLE RIGHT NOW. DEALER SAYS AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT CAUSE. *AK
0000125779 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Consumer was involved in 35 mph frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak
997122078 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
997118945 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Abs: when applied, brake pedal went to floor, vehicle rearended another vehicle, airbags did not deploy. dealer replaced rotors/pads. also,
996117716 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Intermittently at a stop sign or when decelerating the engine races, and has to apply the brakes to prevent the vehicle from going forward. the dealer
0000113989 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 AFTER PUTTING VEHICLE INTO PARK THE VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO REVERSE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
0000110272 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Upon impact, during frontal crash, hit telephone pole, 2:00 on front bumper, driver's shoulder harness failed to retract enough, causing him to hit
0000110271 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, HIT TELEPHONE POLE, 2:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, DRIVER HIT STEERING WHEEL. *AK
0000110264 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 While driving experienced suddenly cv joint failure when it broke in steering column, causing loss of steering control, hit telephone pole; also, upon
996108102 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 The brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor and the vehicle does not come to a complete stop. at dealership (7) within the last year. problem
0000104580 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATING FAN DO NOT WORK. *SLC
996104428 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION , 23MPH, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
996103755 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND AT 55 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
998098480 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Vehicle pulls to the left/front brake rotors/pads and calipers wore out, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking/defective cv joints, and engine check
998098477 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Vehicle pulls to the left/front brake rotors/pads and calipers wore out, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking/defective cv joints, and engine check
0000082720 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 My problem is the plastic part i hook the two the two straps together with. my 2 year old son is capable of removing this. he is then only secured
996068985 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 EMISSION PART FAILED.
997067490 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 INTERIOR DOME LIGHT BULB FAILED.
0000059253 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 DURING VEHICLE COLLISION DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY, RESULTING IN CHEST INJURIES TO CONSUMER. MJS
0000058752 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE WHEN CONSUME HIT A TELEPHONE POLE CAUSING HIM TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAIN CHEST PAIN.
998053837 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 DURING COLLISION DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMER (CHEST). MJS
0000053041 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 THE BRAKES POPPED WHEN PRESSED OR RELEASED THEREFOR THE RIGHT ROTOR WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE MASTER CYLINDER.
0000053040 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 The summer of 97 the air conditioner had to have an o-ring replaced and it had to be recharged for it to cool properly. on july 7, 1998 the same
0000053039 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 THE BRAKES POPPED WHEN PRESSED OR RELEASED THEREFOR THE RIGHT ROTOR WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE MASTER CYLINDER.
998051476 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 FRONT BUCKET SEAT BACK RESTS FAILED DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.
998051475 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.
0000042777 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 INTERIOR DOME LIGHT FAILURE.
0000040111 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 When turning 90 degrees or more and going up hill, the non-load bearing suspension wheel, depending on direction of turn, bottoms out and a loud thump
996038547 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING A CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
996014560 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 INADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR REAR OCCUPANTS. *SD
003222094 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Car started smoking & within less than 10 minutes the fire that started under the hood had half the car engulfed in flames, within 25 minutes the
003216158 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 I had difficulty moving the automatic transmission gear shift lever when the car was about 1 year old. the problem would occur on and off over the
003202638 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Serious rust problem discovered in the windshield area of car when having new windshield installed. several years ago, probably 1999, while the car
003202165 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Serious rust problem discovered in the windshield area of car when having new windshield installed. several years ago, probably 1999, while the car
002180295 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 In arear end collision with another truck neither air bag deployed. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. feel free to provide any
001156809 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 While driving at any speed vehicle will make noise while making a turn. also, it feels unbalanced. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing
0000152222 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown, it has not been determined if vehicle was
997140570 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Problems with shifter lever, hard to shift into gears. *ak the gear shift lever problem occured when the vehicle was less than a year old. then it
000115399 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Consumer was locked in driver seat because seat belt would not unlatch. consumer had to cut herself out. notified dealer, repairs were covered under
000115331 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 While driving on a two-lane highway travelling 45mph, and 2 cars ahead, another vehicle was making sudden a turn, consumer slammed on brakes, and
000115324 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 While driving on a two-lane highway travelling 45mph, and 2 cars ahead, another vehicle was making sudden a turn, consumer slammed on brakes, and
0000114597 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 When driving there is some movement in the driver's side seat due to poor manufacturing design, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer is awear of
0000104588 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATING FAN DO NOT WORK. *SLC
0000104587 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 THE RIGHT BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY WORN, WHILE THE LEFT BRAKES WERE ONLY HALF WORN. *SLC
0000103960 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 HAD THE CAR FOR THREE MONTHS WHEN THE THE GEAR STUCK IN PARK , ALSO THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
0000078511 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Our problem is with the car seat we bought. it is a cosco alpha omega with a over head shield on it. the overhead shield, where it attaches to the
0000078504 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Our problem is with the car seat we bought. it is a cosco alpha omega with a over head shield on it. the overhead shield, where it attaches to the
000046518 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Left rear tire 'separated' while going to work on i-95 at 11 a.m. i temporary lost control and veered over 3 lanes before regaining control of car.
000046512 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Left rear tire 'separated' while going to work on i-95 at 11 a.m. i temporary lost control and veered over 3 lanes before regaining control of car.
0000043536 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 AIR CONDITIONER COIL FAILED
001017487 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 THE DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGE.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
001017483 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 THE DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGE.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
0000187565 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES VEHICLE ACCELERATES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
995174692 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. TT
997154032 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Ongoing problem with transmission gear not shifting out of gear. dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing would be done because vehicle was
0000152215 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown, it has not been determined if vehicle was
0000151882 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 All four doors on vehicle would unlock or lock on their own whether vehicle was on or turned off. had been in contact with dealership about problem.*
999142698 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 In a panic stop, rear restraint unlatched , tossing the child in a css forward, resulting in minor injuries. manufacturer has been notified.*ak *
998138083 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Driving at least 30 mph hit telephone post head-on, but only passenger's airbag deployed. driver's side did not deploy, causing very serious injuires
998129532 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 WHEN OUTSIDE LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, ALL LIGHTS INSIDE WILL GO OUT, DEALER REPAIRED THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK
998129515 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 WHEN OUTSIDE LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, ALL LIGHTS INSIDE WILL GO OUT, DEALER REPAIRED THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK
998129513 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 STEERING WHEEL; WHEN TURNING MAKES A CLICKING AND GRINDING NOISE, THE DEALER IS INVESTIGATING VEHICLE AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
998128170 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 While the front left tire was being changed the jack collapsed. the dealership is aware of the prolbem. dealer stated to consumer that this problem
998128056 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 When vehicle was traveling at 55 mph on interstate a van crashed into the rear of the vehicle. both front seatbacks collapsed. the vehicle was
998128057 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 When vehicle was traveling at 55 mph on interstate a van crashed into the rear of the vehicle. both front seatbacks collapsed. the vehicle was
998128040 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 When vehicle was traveling at 55 mph on interstate a van crashed into the rear of the vehicle. both front seatbacks collapsed. the vehicle was
998128039 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 When vehicle was traveling at 55 mph on interstate a van crashed into the rear of the vehicle. both front seatbacks collapsed. the vehicle was
0000125796 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Consumer was involved in 35 mph frontal collision in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak
997118961 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Abs: when applied, brake pedal went to floor, vehicle rearended another vehicle, airbags did not deploy. dealer replaced rotors/pads. also,
997118959 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Abs: when applied, brake pedal went to floor, vehicle rearended another vehicle, airbags did not deploy. dealer replaced rotors/pads. also,
997118943 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Abs: when applied, brake pedal went to floor, vehicle rearended another vehicle, airbags did not deploy. dealer replaced rotors/pads. also,
997118944 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Abs: when applied, brake pedal went to floor, vehicle rearended another vehicle, airbags did not deploy. dealer replaced rotors/pads. also,
997118429 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 45 MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE INCIDENT.*AK
997118269 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Consumer was driving about 30 mph, trying to stop, brakes resisted . the brakes went to the floor of the vehicle. the steering wheel locked up,
0000110276 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 While driving experienced suddenly cv joint failure when it broke in steering column, causing loss of steering control, hit telephone pole; also, upon
0000110265 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 While driving experienced suddenly cv joint failure when it broke in steering column, causing loss of steering control, hit telephone pole; also, upon
0000110266 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 While driving experienced suddenly cv joint failure when it broke in steering column, causing loss of steering control, hit telephone pole; also, upon
0000110267 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, 2:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, HIT TELEPHONE POLE, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, DRIVER HIT STEERING WHEEL. *AK
0000107422 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY REASON. *AK
0000107410 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY REASON. *AK
996104440 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION , 23MPH, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
996103122 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL PULL VERY HARD TO THE LEFT. *AK
996103110 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL PULL VERY HARD TO THE LEFT. *AK
999099434 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 NO DEPLOYMENT OF NEITHER DRIVER NOR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS WHEN CONSUMERS VEHICLE IMPACTED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR. NLM
998098492 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Vehicle pulls to the left/front brake rotors/pads and calipers wore out, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking/defective cv joints, and engine check
998098490 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Vehicle pulls to the left/front brake rotors/pads and calipers wore out, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking/defective cv joints, and engine check
998098491 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Vehicle pulls to the left/front brake rotors/pads and calipers wore out, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking/defective cv joints, and engine check
998098489 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Vehicle pulls to the left/front brake rotors/pads and calipers wore out, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking/defective cv joints, and engine check
998098479 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Vehicle pulls to the left/front brake rotors/pads and calipers wore out, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking/defective cv joints, and engine check
998098478 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 Vehicle pulls to the left/front brake rotors/pads and calipers wore out, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking/defective cv joints, and engine check
0000082730 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 My problem is the plastic part i hook the two the two straps together with. my 2 year old son is capable of removing this. he is then only secured
996068993 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 EMISSION PART FAILED.
996068642 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS FAILED.
997067498 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 INTERIOR DOME LIGHT BULB FAILED.
996066834 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
0000058760 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE WHEN CONSUME HIT A TELEPHONE POLE CAUSING HIM TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAIN CHEST PAIN.
998053844 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 DURING COLLISION DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMER (CHEST).
998053845 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 DURING COLLISION DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMER (CHEST). MJS
998053836 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 DURING COLLISION DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO CONSUMER (CHEST).
998051483 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.
0000042555 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPER DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. *AK
996038555 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING A CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK
996015065 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 STEERING LOCKED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
996014557 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 POOR DESIGN OF REARVIEW MIRROR, CAUSES DRIVER'S VISION TO BE BLOCKED ON RIGHT SIDE. *SD
996014558 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 ENGINE NOT POWERFUL ENOUGH TO PROPEL VEHICLE. *SD
996014559 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 SEAT BELT BUCKLE DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING OCCUPANTS TO TURN SIDEWAYS TO LATCH SEAT BELT
996014561 MAZDA PROTEGE 1996 CONTOUR DESIGN OF FRONT SEATS, CAUSES OCCUPANTS DISCOMFORT IN LOWER BACK. *SD

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