MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mazda Protege

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1989 Mazda Protege
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:43.039Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1989 2 1990: 38 complaints 1991: 51 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 48 complaints 1994: 75 complaints 1995: 165 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 66 complaints 1998: 46 complaints 1998 1999: 88 complaints 2000: 102 complaints 2001: 50 complaints 2001 2002: 98 complaints 2003: 120 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 2 1990: 38 complaints 1991: 51 complaints 1991 1992: 63 complaints 1993: 48 complaints 1993 1994: 75 complaints 1995: 165 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 66 complaints 1997 1998: 46 complaints 1999: 88 complaints 1999 2000: 102 complaints 2001: 50 complaints 2001 2002: 98 complaints 2003: 120 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 2 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1991: 51 complaints 1991 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 48 complaints 1993 1994: 75 complaints 1994 1995: 165 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1996 1997: 66 complaints 1997 1998: 46 complaints 1998 1999: 88 complaints 1999 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 50 complaints 2001 2002: 98 complaints 2002 2003: 120 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006

1989: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19892
199038
199151
199263
199348
199475
1995165
199670
199766
199846
199988
2000102
200150
200298
2003120
20040
20050
20060

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer stated while drivng, there was a pop sound, consumer proceeded to step on the accelerator and the vehicle did not move, he then pulled over to the turnpike and then the vehicle caught on fire, possibly engine related.(Ohio traffic crash...

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-02

Electrical system

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.

Show complaint excerpts

While pulling into an intersection suddenly ignition switch lock, rendering steering capability inoperative. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-15

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1989 Mazda Protege — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1989 Mazda Protege reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mazda Protege?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Mazda Protege have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.