1997 MAZDA PROTEGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

103

Owner Complaints

20 Crashes 2 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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.

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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.

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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.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 11 9 Crashes 8 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 1 Injury
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Fire 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10367075 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 99,000 miles
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
#10043933 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
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
#10068748 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | | 108,000 miles
AFTER FIXING THE CATALYST CONVERTER, IT THEN GOES OUT AGAIN REQUIRING ME TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN
#10068748 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 108,000 miles
AFTER FIXING THE CATALYST CONVERTER, IT THEN GOES OUT AGAIN REQUIRING ME TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN
#10068748 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 108,000 miles
AFTER FIXING THE CATALYST CONVERTER, IT THEN GOES OUT AGAIN REQUIRING ME TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN

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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 dealer’s 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.

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