Airbag failed to deploy on both sides at 35mph while rear ending a van. Tore off bumper with airbag sensors clearly in view airbag light inside of vehicle was not on either.
1997 Mazda Protege: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 66 complaints about the 1997 Mazda Protege describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
While driving at 40 MPH there was a direct frontal collision, and air bags did not deploy, causing injury to driver. *ak the seat belt failed during the accident.
1) airbag didnt deploy during a right angle (t bone) accident at an intersection .. The driver (me) systained head and face / chest injuries. 2) since new the right rear brake on my non ABS car lockes up very easily, and has caused a spin out in several cases, on wet surfaces. A dealer tried to do something, but it has not corrected the problem. Further, when I wrote mazda customer service hq, they simply said to go back to a dealer for their judgement / action to correct the problem.
While driving at 50 mhp another vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. When applying the brakes, the consumer pumped the brakes and the vehicle slid into the other vehicle, rearending it. Upon impact, driver's air bag didn't deploy until the consumer hit the steering wheel and broke the biggest sternum bone in her chest. Also, the shoulder belt didn't hold the consumer.
Consumer had an accident, and air bag did not deploy. In addition, on a 15 MPH impact, both hood hinges separated from vehicle and hit windshield.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Mazda Protege no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Mazda Protege?
5 of 66 owner complaints about the 1997 Mazda Protege (8%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Mazda Protege?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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