Complaints
232
Crashes
42
Fires
5
Injuries
79
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1
Worst 1995 Mazda Protege Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#136 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:12,546 mi
Crash-related:21
Fires:2
#214 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
#312 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:74,333 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Mazda Protege.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 36 | 21 | 2 | 12,546 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 12 | 4 | — | 74,333 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 92,564 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 8 | — | — | 98,533 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 111,123 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 2 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
36
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
2
Avg Miles
12,546
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,333
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,564
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,533
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,123
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 1995 Mazda Protege
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,368,500 vehicles.
15V674000Electrical System:ignition:switch
~1,368,500 affectedMazda 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.
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1995 Mazda Protege — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Mazda Protege reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1995 Mazda Protege has 232 NHTSA complaints, 42 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 36 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Mazda Protege?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (36 complaints, avg 12,546 mi); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (14 complaints); Airbags (12 complaints, avg 74,333 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Mazda Protege?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 52,540 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Mazda Protege?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Mazda Protege include 42 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 79 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,368,500 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1995 Mazda Protege?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (air bags:frontal) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda Protege reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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