Mazda Protege recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Mazda Protege, covering 1,538,077 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Mazda Protege recalls by model year

2001 1 2000 1 1999 1 1998 1 1997 1 1996 1 1995 4 1994 1 1993 1 1992 1 1991 1 1990 1

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Electrical system: ignition: switchReported October 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Risk: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
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. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

Recall number 15V674000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported February 1, 2001 · 13,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some left side rear brake hoses were damaged during assembly. Brake fluid leakage could occur.
Risk: Brake performance would be degraded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake hose and, if necessary, replace the hose. Owner notification began february 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.

Recall number 01V024000 · Recall details

Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.Reported October 5, 2000 · 23,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a particular factory installed audio unit. If the vehicle is operated at low speed in a hot and humid environment with the window open, air conditioner running, and audio on, condensed water on the A/C duct surface could drop and enter into the audio unit, causing a short circuit.
Risk: If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the rear right loudspeaker can overheat and, in some cases, catch fire.
Remedy: Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.

Recall number 00V301000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlights: switchReported April 21, 2000 · 76,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
Risk: The failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the headlight switch.

Recall number 00V118000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported October 3, 1995 · 51,817 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The tie down hooks can cause undercarriage impacts that can result in unnecessary air bag deployments.
Risk: Inadvertent air bag deployment can cause injury to the occupants and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the tie down hooks with modified tie down hooks.

Recall number 95V184000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported February 21, 1995 · 5,760 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The wire rod used in the manufacture of the engine valve springs can develop minute cracks causing breakage of the springs.
Risk: This breakage can cause engine chatter, damage to the engine pistons, and cause the engine to stall increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all sixteen (16) valve springs in the engine of the affected vehicles.

Recall number 95V033000 · Recall details

Questions about the Mazda Protege recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Mazda Protege have?

6, covering electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and equipment.

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