1994 Mazda Protege
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 Mazda Protege. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
74 complaints6 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
Automatic seat belt on driver side did not retract completely when vehicle was off and door was opened. Seat belt only retracted 1/3 of the way and stays there. Seat belt still retracts back to shoulder position when key IS turned.
- Seat belts
The seat belt system has failed. Had to unplug both driver and passenger seat belt motors, because the seatbelt lock wouldn't stop trying to move while in drive.
- Seat belts
Seat belt failed to retract when closing door. Appears that some sort of cable IS jammed so that seat belt no longer works correctly. Opened and closed door several times to try and remedy issue but problem persists. Replaced seat belt fuse but that failed to resolve issue. Seat belt IS now stuck in the "vehicle off" position at all times. *tr
- Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 1994 mazda protege. The contact stated that the front driver's seat belt would not retract, which may cause improper restraint while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer was notified, but denied any assistance with repair of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 171,000.
- Seat belts
Automatic seat belt failed on 1994 mazda protege. Cost to replaced over $1000.00. mazda recalled the same problem on 1994 323. the 323 and protege are the same in body style and design.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
I have a /94 mazda protege, it has the problems described in nhtsa recall campaign # 97v211000. I contacted mazda customer service and was informed that the recall does not apply to my vin number. It has all of the described symptoms. I had to disconnect the automatic retraction mechanism. Do I have any other recourse? *Jb
- Seat belts
Dt*: the contact stated that there was an adjustment failure in all the seat belts in the vehicle. The seatbelts would not lock in an emergency braking situation. the vehicle was taken to both an independent repair shop and a service dealer. the service dealer determined that the seat belts needed to be replaced due to them not remaining locked during emergency braking.
- Seat belts › Front
Issue with seat belts in 1994 mazda protege LX. at times, front seat belts continue to tighten when foot IS lifted from brake pedal after a sudden stop. It gets so tight that belt has to be unbuckled. It IS a scary situation and not very safe. *Nm
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
I have a 1994 mazda protege LX with the automatic seat belts. The seat belts fail to retract upon opening the door. On top of this being a very annoying development, it also creates an extreme safety hazard if I'm involved in an accident and am trying to exit the car. There IS an emergency release…
I have a 1994 mazda protege LX with the automatic seat belts. The seat belts fail to retract upon opening the door. On top of this being a very annoying development, it also creates an extreme safety hazard if I'm involved in an accident and am trying to exit the car. There IS an emergency release, but if I were unable to reach it due to injury or otherwise, I could be trapped in the car. My car IS just one of many of this manufacture and model that has this problem. The incident date below IS the date that my belts began failing.*ak
- Seat belts › Front
Passenger side active shoulder belt seat belt mechanism works intermittenly when opening door. Drivers side has not worked when door IS opened on a few occasions.*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Cannot unlock back doors when weather IS cold. Also become stuck in warm weather. I have had this problem from day one. Took back to dealer 4 time the doors would work fine for a few day then become jammed again. I gave up.*ak
- Seat belts
Both front passenger restraints fail to work properly. The restraints do not retract. I have had them fixed at least 3 to 4 times during the warranty. *nlm
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Consumer states that shoulder belt does not feel snug enough and the fasten seat belt indicator constantly beeps. vehicle checked by dlr who advised the "center console retractor seat belt assembly" IS defective. nlm
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Driver's side rear seat collapsed when brakes were applied forcefully.*ak
- Seat belts
When opening driver's door automatic seat belt does not release.*ak
- Seat belts
Driver side shoulder strap IS broken. it moves on a motorized track and the motor doesn't work so the strap IS stuck more than half way towards the windshield. mazda won't fix it without payment because of my mileage IS beyond extended warranties. this has nothing to do with mileage. they want…
Driver side shoulder strap IS broken. it moves on a motorized track and the motor doesn't work so the strap IS stuck more than half way towards the windshield. mazda won't fix it without payment because of my mileage IS beyond extended warranties. this has nothing to do with mileage. they want $720.00 to fix the shoulder strap, $590.00 just for a new motor. I have a fix-it ticket on this strap and cannot affored to pay their price to have a shoulder strap that moves up and down as I open and close my car door. the lancaster mazda serviceman told me that the 1993 mazda's were recalled for this problem but mine IS a 1994 so doesn't fall under a recall. I could use some help with this.*ak
- Seat belts
Active shoulder belt seat belt mechanism fails to move when opening door. *ak
- Seat belts
The driver's side automatic shoulder harness will only roll back about 1/3 of the way then stops. The problem seems to be exactly the same in description as that of a recall (campaign number 97v211000 on the mazda 323 built that same year. The seat belt motor and track assembly costs $600 at the…
The driver's side automatic shoulder harness will only roll back about 1/3 of the way then stops. The problem seems to be exactly the same in description as that of a recall (campaign number 97v211000 on the mazda 323 built that same year. The seat belt motor and track assembly costs $600 at the dealer which seems totally outrageous. I am filing this report in the hope that my car year and model could be added to that recall. Thank you very much. *ak
- Seat belts
Automatic shoulder retraint IS getting stuck and when getting in or out I get hit in the head. *ak
- Seat belts
The seat belts on the mazda protoge IS a safety issue, and I would like to know if the mazda dealer would fix this problem on my car. And if there was recall on it before.
- Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices
Seatbelt light and audio signal on intermittently when driving although seatbelt IS fastened. *Ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
Both rubber cv b00ts were broken, and both sides of front axle practically sheared off. Repairs were made at an independent repair shop. Dealer/manufacturer contacted. *ak *ML
- Seat belts
Motor seat belts on both driver's side/passenger's side failed to operate within 31,000 miles of wears. Dealer notified, and refused to repair unless consumer paid for the repairs. *ak
- Seat belts
While driving seat belt light flashes and beeps, but when leaning forward it shuts off. was in a rearended accident on 3-15-2000, and the seat belt failed to release. Also, when opening the door seat belt will not release or slide forward. Will have to manually release it in order to get out…
While driving seat belt light flashes and beeps, but when leaning forward it shuts off. was in a rearended accident on 3-15-2000, and the seat belt failed to release. Also, when opening the door seat belt will not release or slide forward. Will have to manually release it in order to get out of the seat belt. when driving 60mph the seat belt will automatically release, slide forward and backward without touching the brakes. *ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Auto restraint system fail
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213425Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10154879In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
- 10153339In 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 a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10148072In 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 a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10144333In 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 a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10118467In 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 odometerand related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the ?SpeedometerReplacement Label?.Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda?s vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service.With the use of SPECMO?s services, a Mazda dealer can get the odometer setting updated to reflect the correct mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs, therefore resulting in a higher level of customer satisfaction. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10098367In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.when a speedometer IS replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles.this procedure IS extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage.prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the speedometer replace-ment label. Labels can only be ordered through mstore, not mdcs.
- 10009427Battery test procedure requirements.
- 10009424Speedometer replacement procedure.
- 605988Experiencing popping noise from front brake caliper during slow speed braking.
- 603891Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center.
- 603882Subject on passive seat belt retractor switch.
- 54319Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers.
- 52520Parts replacement after airbag deployment.
- 52503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure.
- 52497Use of a/c tracer dye.
- 52492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation.
- 44000Unknown
- 40066Clutch squealing noise.
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