1995 Mazda Protege engine 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 Mar 5, 2003 · Engine · 111,123 miles · TX

Engine failure as described in recall number 95 v 0 3 3000. Called mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500 on march 03, 2003, but was told that my vehicle identification number is not in their recall list. However, they were notified.

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Engine · VA

Consumer stated having the same problem as recall#95v033000 engine. Dealer will not repair because VIN number is not included. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Engine, Lights · OH

When using turn signal to go left or right in hot weather conditions engine will die. Took vehicle to dealer, and they will only replace turn signal.

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Engine · TN

Intermitently at various speeds vehicle will stall oout and die without warning. Dealer has beem notified. Please provide additional information.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Engine · MD

Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and without prior warning vehicle turned off. Vehicle had to be towed. Garage mechanic told consumer that timing belt failed because it jumped time. He was able to pull over to shoulder, and vehicle was towed.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Vehicle will stalls when turning or stopping. Vehicle idles high and shakes. Because of this problem transmission was slipping. Dealership aware of problem.

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 Jun 9, 2000 · Engine · GA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jun 8, 2000 · Engine, Seats · VA

The driver seat has been loose since new. Yh