1993 Mazda Protege vs 1995 Mazda Protege
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1993 Mazda Protege | 1995 Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 165 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 20 | 56 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–27 | 22–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda Protege | Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 0 | 41 |
| Seat Belts | 23 | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 19 |
| Power Train | 2 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 12 |
| Visibility | 2 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
1993 Mazda Protege
1995 Mazda Protege
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.