MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mazda Protege

● Typical for this model
1993 Mazda Protege
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:51.593Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
48
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 38 complaints 1991: 51 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1993: 48 complaints 1993 48 1994: 75 complaints 1995: 165 complaints 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 1990: 38 complaints 1991: 51 complaints 1991 1992: 63 complaints 1993: 48 complaints 1993 48 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 1990: 38 complaints 1990 1991: 51 complaints 1991 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 48 complaints 1993 48 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

1993: 48 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

50% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY
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While driving on the highway vehicle was in front end accident, passive restraints failed.please desribe details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-21

Service brakes

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Difficult to shift transmission into reverse gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-09-26

Transmission noisy and difficult to shift into reverse position.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-09-26

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

FIRE
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While turning gas cap, the gas tank opening ignited, sending 2 feet to 3 feet flames from gas tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-03

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing radiator assembly and exhaust system.

INJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-03-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-28 Cruise control malfunction
  2. I
    1994-07-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-11-30 Auto restraint system fail
  3. I
    1994-11-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-11-26 Auto restraint system fail
  4. R
    2015-12-17Electrical system15V674000 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.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Mazda Protege — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V674000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Mazda Protege reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Mazda Protege is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Mazda Protege?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Mazda Protege have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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