1995 Mazda Protege airbags problems

Filed May 12, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 49,000 miles · NY

The air bags exploded while I was out side the car , there was a recall on the air bags & I was never notified by either mazda corp or the dealer & I have been the original owner , there has been numerous recalls on the 1995 protege & at no time I was ever contacted that there was a recall period. In 1997 the engine died & I had to pay the sum of $1500.00 to replace the engine & there were recalls I received no notification of. I contacted both mazda of north america & the dealer plaza auto mall where I purchased the car in 1995 & both refused my request to address this matter. The vehicle was inspected, and it was determined the air bags deployed, due to corrosion. Updated 08/27/14

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Airbags · 49,000 miles · NY

I was out of the car & both air bags exploded , there was a recall on the air bags , but I was never informed by mazda corp ,I became aware of the recall after the air bags exploded.

Filed Jan 16, 2007 · Airbags · 12,546 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* - the contact had a 1995 mazda protege which was in a head on crash. The contact stated that the car was traveling at 55 MPH under dry conditions when the vehicle was struck by another head on. The contact stated that the driver side air bag did not deploy and as a result the driver was killed. That contact stated that there weren't any skid marks in the road to indicate that either vehicle tried to stop. The contact stated that she has a police report from the crash. The contact has the steering section of the vehicle with the air bag. *nm the decedents grandmother wrote in. Updated 02/26/07.

Filed Mar 4, 2005 · Airbags · MN · crash · 1 injury

Driver was hit from behind while sitting at an intersection ,then pushed into a parked vehicle. Left front air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and did not seek medical attention. Vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company.

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · MA · 1 injury

1995 mazda protege. Both airbags deployed when my daughter hit a curb. No other damage was evident. Tires and rims had no damage. The bags should not have deployed. Recall 95v184000 describes problem with inadvertent air bag deployment on this vehicle. Mazda claims that my daughters vehicle was fixed in 1995. This undercarriage impact caused the bags to deploy hurting my daughter and the passenger side bag door cracked the windshield. Very expensive items to fix for no reason.

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Airbags · GA · crash

Consumer's vehicle been involved in a frontal collision with a truck and neither air bag deployed. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · MO · crash

Consumer applied brakesand skidded into a concrete barrier. Driver airbag did not deploy, front and side impact. Amount of damage unknown at this time.

Filed May 31, 2001 · Airbags, Engine · MN · 1 injury

While starting vehicle air bag sensor light remained on, and within a few minutes or more while still parked, driver's side air bag deployed without reason. Driver sustained tempory loss of hearing on left ear. Dealer/ manufacturer were notified.*ak consumer states vehicle was driven five miles with air bag light on, as soon as the air bag blew there was white smoke from engine, later on consumer knew radiator was leaking causing white smoke vehicle was towed to dealer, air bag was replaced and the leaking radiator was repaired, air bag came back on twice and the clock spring had to be replaced.

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Airbags · AZ · 1 injury

Consumer was pulling into driveway, it was a small dip, and airbag deployed. Cosumer's face was burned. Consumer will be contacting dealer and manufacturer. *ak

Filed Dec 29, 2000 · Airbags · LA · crash · 1 injury

Driver & passanger air bags didn't deploy in frontal impact at 55 MPH - resulting in injury to driver, impacting steering wheel.