1997 Mazda Protege Problems, complaints & recalls

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

The consumer stated the filler neck tube has rusted. As a result fuel vapors seeped into the passenger compartment. A recall for the fuel tank filler neck has been issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information. *Jb

After fixing the catalyst converter, it then goes out again requiring me to have it fixed again

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 investigating "check engine light" over a period of 5 months, it was determined that a valve problem in the first cylinder was causing a lack of compression and poor engine performance. 2 Oxygen sensors were replaced, as well as 8 valves and other parts, to solve the problem. We spent a total of $1791.78 Before the car was fixed. We learned from our mazda dealer that a service bulletin was issued 6/10/98 that covered this problem. We complained to the dealership and the mazda area rep, and no reimbursement was issued. *Ph

My 1997 626 is having a severe transmission problem. There is only 60000 miles on it. Considering the number of complaints files on this issue, I sincerely hope that mazda does something about (recall or better go out of business). *Nlm

Cruise control malfunctioned causing sudden acceleration. *Mr *ph

Airbag failed to deploy on both sides at 35mph while rear ending a van. Tore off bumper with airbag sensors clearly in view airbag light inside of vehicle was not on either. *Ak

Failure of the latches on both front seat allowing the seat to recline. During an accident where the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle was struck in rear causing the seat back to recline. The action trapped my wife's left foot under the seat. This caused severe contusion and abrasions.*Ak

There was a severe whining noise coming from the right front wheel area, dealer found the g1 bearing was worn on the intermediate shaft to the right front axle, the noise continued to get louder and the dealer found the sway bar links to be defective, consumer is asking for reimbursement for the repairs made. *Slc

While driving at 40 mph there was a direct frontal collision, and air bags did not deploy, causing injury to driver. *Ak the seat belt failed during the accident. *Yh

Overdrive light keeps coming on, when shifting vehicle will kick. *Ak

Lights kept coming on, overdrive sensor. Consumer was told by mechanic that it fuse was blown, it happened again. *Ak

Power locks were replaced twice by covington pike mazda (tn) and once by cascade mazda dealer(oh, 44221). This is the fourth time, my locks have deteriorated.

Brake caliper pins rusted out due to moisture coming into contact with the pins, and causing the calipers to work erratically. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer was aware of problem. Consumer added that calipers were exhibiting a click and popping noise, dealer replaced calipers. Customer states dome light failed. *Tt

Right side axle shaft/front sway bar links totalling $576.44 In repairs.*Ak

Engine idled up or down at stop with foot on brake car would sometimes race up over 300 rpms shut engine off to stop it from going higher this happened three times almost going through back of my garage also surged when trying to park and causing car to jump forward car has stalled at intersections twice they changed numerous parts including wire harness under hood grounds alternator vacuum line engine mounts when this first started to be worsening on surging and got a number for mazda tech center by mistake and...

Battery exploded when I turned on the ignition put 3 dents in the hood, mazda battrey. *Ak

Car always would speed up or idle down at diff. Times once went to 3000 rpms had to shut engine off killed at stop signs holiday changed diff components but could not stop the idling and lurching forward problem also at diff times it would idle down and stall or just idle up and down til I would shut it off and restart or just stop on the gas this idling up and lurching forward has at diff times almost caused an accident by going forward. *Ak

Windshield wiper linkage failed, causing inoperative windshield wipers. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer it was not cover under a manufacturer's recall. *Ak the consumer purchased replacement parts and the problem was solved. *Yh

Mazda pro had electrical problems resulting in 2 engine fires in 3-4 months after purchase. *Ak

1) Airbag didnt deploy during a right angle (t bone) accident at an intersection .. The driver (me) systained head and face / chest injuries. 2) Since new the right rear brake on my non abs car lockes up very easily, and has caused a spin out in several cases, on wet surfaces. A dealer tried to do something, but it has not corrected the problem. Further, when I wrote mazda customer service hq, they simply said to go back to a dealer for their judgement / action to correct the problem.

When applying the brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor, resulting in exetended stopping distance. Please give any further details.*Ak

Driver's and passenger's seat belt cable will not release from the retracting mechanism, causing seat belts to become inoperable. Cable of belt is sticking out of track and motors had to be disconnected because they were running all the time and ran down the battery. *Ak *ml

Consumer was involved in a head-on collision while traveling 40 mph. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details. *Ak