- 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
1995 Mazda Protege Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1995 Mazda Protege have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in October 2015 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Protege year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1995 Mazda Protege recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
- The risk
- The failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
- The problem
- The tie down hooks can cause undercarriage impacts that can result in unnecessary air bag deployments.
- The risk
- Inadvertent air bag deployment can cause injury to the occupants and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove and replace the tie down hooks with modified tie down hooks.
- The problem
- The wire rod used in the manufacture of the engine valve springs can develop minute cracks causing breakage of the springs.
- The risk
- This breakage can cause engine chatter, damage to the engine pistons, and cause the engine to stall increasing the potential for an accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace all sixteen (16) valve springs in the engine of the affected vehicles.
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No complaints about the 1995 Mazda Protege yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mazda Protege: every year compared
All Protege years1995 Mazda Protege vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mazda Protege | 0 | 5 | A | |
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 493 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda Millenia | 88 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck | 42 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-6 | 38 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 30 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MPV | 24 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-3 | 10 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda 323 | 4 | 1 | A | 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 1995 Mazda Protege
Does the 1995 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1995 Mazda Protege: switch (October 2015); exterior lighting (April 2009); switch (April 2000); air bags (October 1995) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1995 Mazda Protege had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1995 Mazda Protege a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 1995 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