1997 Mazda Protege air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1997 Mazda Protege — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *ak”
filed Aug 12, 2002
“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. *yh”
filed Jun 28, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Protege years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Protege | 10 | 8% |
| 2002 Protege | 9 | 9% |
| 2001 Protege | 11 | 22% |
| 2000 Protege | 25 | 25% |
| 1999 Protege | 21 | 24% |
| 1998 Protege | 3 | 7% |
| 1996 Protege | 24 | 34% |
| 1995 Protege | 41 | 25% |
| 1994 Protege | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 Protege | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 Protege | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Mazda Protege
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.