- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Mazda Protege Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 65 complaints about the 1992 Mazda Protege with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (36) and the electrical system (5). Those complaints describe 5 crashes, 1 fire and 7 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2015 for the switch. For comparison, the 1991 has 51 and the 1993 has 51.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Protege year, for its age
#46 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 65
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 7
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Mazda Protege problems
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1992 Mazda Protege recalls 1
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65 complaints about the 1992 Mazda Protege
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 3.
Letter from senator gillibrand on behalf of constituent re 1992 mazda protege. *Smd the consumer is seeking reimbursement for an ignition switch replacement he paid for out-of-pocket. *Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 mazda protege. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the ignition failed without warning. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
1. Automatic/passive restraint belt for drivers side had been acting sluggish e.G. Belt would hesitate when opening/closing door before moving to full open/closed position. 2. Belt is stuck/frozen in midway position of door. Driver has no adequate shoulder restraint in event of collision. 3. Contacted mazda manufacture but they state car vin is not in u.S. Database. I was never notified about the nhtsa campaign id number 97v211000 that identifies a problem with mazda vehicles 323 and mx3 that use the identical...
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restraint system. My car was built in japan, shipped to europe and purchased new in months, belgium as u.S. Spec vehicle. This puts my car in a limbo status of it is a u.S. Spec car but was sold in europe and isn't covered by a u.S. Only recall. My complaint is that if car manufacturers are selling vehicles overseas to u.S. Military members who bring the cars back to the states then they should be required cover those vins as well for safety recalls etc. *Jb
While driving, road debris ruptured the vehicle fuel tank which resulted on a fire on the vehicle. The driver was severely burned about 30 percent of her body. *La
Driver's side automatic seat belt retractor broke. The cable has come completely off the track. The driver side seat belt is inoperable. *La
When driving at 25 mph veicle accelerated without any warning. *Ak
Driver's side automatic seat belt retractor broke, it came completely off the track. Seat belt is inoperative.*Ak
Front driver shoulder restrain is not working properly. Dealer notified. Please provide further information.*Ak
Cable that moves shoulder restraint back and forth came out of its track creating a noose across the window shoulder belt is now inoperable
Passive restraint system on driver's side is disabled in forward position, laying across steering wheel. Mazda claims no responsibility because belt has failed in forward position. Please describe details. *Ak
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER SEAT BELT FAILURE . *AK
Rail of automatic shoulder belt has worn out sufficiently, causing cable, which retracts the buckle assembly, to jam in rail. Please provide further information. *Ak
Main bearings on crank blew, even though car has only 65000 miles oil is changed every 4 months or 3000 whichever comes first. No warning that any problems with engine. No warning lights came on. Car in traffic engine started to wev high,when this happened I pulled to side of road car overheated was towed off highway in new jersey. Was broght back to ct on flat bed. Same mechanic on car since begining.*Ak
Automatic seat belt would jam in the middle of track and remain in that position, leaving the occupant without any restraint. Dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist,. Stated that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Provide any further information.*Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Horn sounds spontaniously. Pedestrians were frightened. While we were at the movies (cast away) the horn went off while we were watching the movie and we didn't know it until we got back to the parking lot, which was almost wmpty except for us, the movie was closinf, and thw horn was barely blowing. Lucky for us the car started but didn't the next morning and I had to catch the bus in the snow.
Funny noise in brakes, dealer claims nothing wrong, consumer was backing car when both the accelerator and brake pedal got stuck, causing a crash. *Slc
Consumer made an appointment with the dealer to replace the recalled 00t005 firestone atx tires (p235 75 r15), the dealer gave him a date and said that the tires could be replaced at this time, the consumer went to have the tires replaced on the appointment day and the dealer informed him that the tires would have to be exchanged at firestone, consumer is requesting that the recalled tires be replaced. *Slc
Seatbelts indicator light on dash will go off and beep while vehicle is in operation, causing a distraction . Please provide further information. *Ak
Front seat belts are motor driven and do not work and need to be recalled
While pulling out of a parking lot another car was in front of consumer. Vehicle started racing and launched forward with foot on the brakes. Contacted local mechanic who fixed the problem. But, it happened again on 7 june, 2 000. Took it to mechanic, and mechanic cleaned out the cables and throttle.*Ak
While vehicle is in motion seatbelt light will come on, alerting driver that seatbelts are not on correctly.Consumer has replaced seatbelt assemblies twice within 7 years. *Ak
Vehicle cuts off and jerks and idles very low due to the fuel filter failure. Mechanic can't find a solution. *Ak
Intermittently the restraint warning light illuminates on and off. The dealer has been notified. *Ak
Paint has been peeling from original paint job in numerous places on roof
Mazda Protege: every year compared
All Protege years1992 Mazda Protege vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Mazda Protege | 65 | 1 | C | |
| 1992 Mazda MPV | 61 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda MX-3 | 47 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda 929 | 36 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda 626 | 19 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda 323 | 15 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda B-2200 | 13 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda Navajo | 12 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1992 Mazda Protege
Does the 1992 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1992 Mazda Protege: switch (October 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mazda Protege?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (36), electrical system (5), brakes (5).
How many complaints has the 1992 Mazda Protege had?
65 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 18, 1995 and the latest on April 19, 2016. Of these, 5 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 7 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Mazda Protege a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mazda Protege year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda Protege years have the most complaints?
2003 (121), 2000 (102), 2002 (100). See every Mazda Protege year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Mazda Protege has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data