Got into an accident at intersection , airbags did not work , as a result I have serious chest pains . Vehicle was in motion going straight while a vehicle at intersection was turning left across my road.
2001 Mazda Protege airbags problems
11 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 48,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 48,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal4
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Mazda Protege airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Mazda Protege airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2001 Mazda Protege owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front end collision, air-bag failed resulting in injuries.
Vehicle was involved in a front end impact of at least 45 MPH. This was almost a direct front collision, though damage was slightly greater on one side of front end that the other. Brakes were not applied so force of hit was at full speed. Available front end airbags did not deploy. My chest (sternum) impacted the steering wheel with extreme force, body was propelled forward in a twisting motion and neck and spine underwent severe trauma. I am still suffering from the injury after over 7 months. I called mazda local offices and main headquarters and was told they would do no investigation as it was time and cost prohibitive. Vehicle was totalled.
Vehicle was involved in a 3 car frontal collision. Upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver head impacted the steering wheel, causing severe headaches.
The consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. *ak the consumer had run a stop sign and hit another vehicle head-on while passing through an intersection. *sc
The vehicle's air bag sensor light stays on. The dealer states they are unable to duplicate the problem. The consumer is concerned that the air bag will not deploy upon impact. *nm
Consumer states while traveling 30 MPH and as a result of a head on crash air bags did not deploy at any time.
The vehicle was rear ended. The air bags failed to deploy and the seats belt unlatched.
Consumer states having problems with the air bag. Ts
3rd car in 3 car collision. Fully restrained in 3 point belt and shoulder harness. Upon frontal impact, airbag failed to deploy causing injury to driver and 7 1/2 month old fetus. Nlm
Questions about the 2001 Mazda Protege airbags
Does the 2001 Mazda Protege have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Mazda Protege, 22% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 Mazda Protege airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 48,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mazda Protege airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mazda Protege have bad airbags?
The Mazda Protege model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (41 complaints), 2000 (25 complaints) and 1996 (24 complaints).
Other 2001 Mazda Protege problems
Engine 10Transmission 6Brakes 5Tires 4Acceleration 3Electrical 3Fuel system 3Seat belts 3Steering 3Body 2Wheels 2Lights 1Seats 1Suspension 1Visibility 1
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