1997 MAZDA PROTEGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
103
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
The 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE has received a total of 103 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (11 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (5 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE, potentially affecting up to 1,384,770 vehicles.
Recall 15V674000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 1,368,500 vehicles affected
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
View full details →Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
103 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MAZDA PROTG DX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TAKING HIS VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,000. UPDATED 02/11/11 *BF UPDATED 11/30/2011 *LN
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ACCELERATION IS POOR.*MR ENCLOSED ARE COPIES OF THE RECEIPTS AND SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED IN REFERENCE TO THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. *CB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS FINALLY IDENTIFIED AS A FAULTY VALVEIN CYLINDER #1. *JB
AFTER FIXING THE CATALYST CONVERTER, IT THEN GOES OUT AGAIN REQUIRING ME TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN
AFTER FIXING THE CATALYST CONVERTER, IT THEN GOES OUT AGAIN REQUIRING ME TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN
AFTER FIXING THE CATALYST CONVERTER, IT THEN GOES OUT AGAIN REQUIRING ME TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN
Safety Rating for the 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
09-003-20-3671 — EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealerâÂÂs responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing...
SA287 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DUE TO DIFFERENCES IN THE 1995-1998 PROTÉGÉ IGNITION SWITCH DESIGN, THE REPAIR PROCEDURE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR RECALL 8715J HAS BEEN UPDATED.
01100R — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ON SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VINS, THE DOOR KEY CYLINDER FLAP MAY BREAK ALLOWING A PIECE(S) OF THE FLAP TO ENTER THE CYLINDER THEREBY MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO INSERT THE KEY AND CAUSING KEY ROTATION TO STICK. *TT
00200R — SUSPENSION
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS CAMBER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *TT
02098 — STRUCTURE:BODY
EXHIBITING A RUBBING NOISE HEARD FROM THE FRONT CONSOLE WHEN DRIVING. *YC
00898 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CONCERNS WITH THE AUDIO SOUND CUTS OUT WHEN BLOWER MOTOR OPERATES. *YC
00298 — SUSPENSION:REAR
EXPERIENCING A THUMPING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION TOWER. *YC
01498 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH WATER LEAKAGE ONTO FRONT FLOOR MAT. *YC
00598 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY. *YC
00198 — SUSPENSION:REAR
EXPERIENCING A CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHILE TURNING OVER A BUMP. *YC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA PROTEGE
- 1992 MAZDA PROTEGE — 72 complaints
- 1993 MAZDA PROTEGE — 56 complaints
- 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE — 89 complaints
- 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE — 232 complaints
- 1996 MAZDA PROTEGE — 91 complaints
- 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE (current)
- 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE — 53 complaints
- 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE — 102 complaints
- 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE — 126 complaints
- 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE — 68 complaints
- 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE — 133 complaints
Other MAZDA Models
- MAZDA MAZDA3 — 3,974 total complaints
- MAZDA 626 — 3,877 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-5 — 3,005 total complaints
- MAZDA MAZDA6 — 2,906 total complaints
- MAZDA TRIBUTE — 2,830 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-9 — 1,786 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-7 — 1,539 total complaints
- MAZDA MPV — 1,156 total complaints