1992 Mazda PROTEGE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
40 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
92,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 40 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 5.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 5.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 |
Seat Belts: 8; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Electrical System: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 37 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 15; 1996: 5; 2000: 4; 2001: 5; 2002: 2; 2003: 5; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 555444 · 2000-10-05 (October 5, 2000)
FUNNY NOISE IN BRAKES, DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING WRONG, CONSUMER WAS BACKING CAR WHEN BOTH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING A CRASH. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 555444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 863251 · 2000-06-08 (June 8, 2000)
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ANOTHER CAR WAS IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. VEHICLE STARTED RACING AND LAUNCHED FORWARD WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKES. CONTACTED LOCAL MECHANIC WHO FIXED THE PROBLEM. BUT, IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON 7 JUNE, 2 000. TOOK IT TO MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC CLEANED OUT THE CABLES AND THROTTLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 863251 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488208 · 1995-09-15 (September 15, 1995)
REAR END PIN BROKE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO DROP, FAIL. *TW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488208 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978086 · 1996-01-23 (January 23, 1996)
ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEARS ARE NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978086 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10807462 · 2015-11-30 (November 30, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MAZDA PROTEGE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 92,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10807462 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 985779 · 1996-06-18 (June 18, 1996)
CAR HORN DOES NOT WORK.*AK CONSUMER STATES ON FIRST OCCASION HORN WOULD BLOW BY ITSELF WHEN IT FELT LIKE IT HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY CABLE TO MAKE IT STOP BLOWING, ON SECOND OCCASION HORN STOPPED BLOWING AND DEALER STATED A NEW HORN WAS NEEDED ON STEERING COLUMN.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 985779 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8012224 · 2002-06-20 (June 20, 2002)
PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS DISABLED IN FORWARD POSITION, LAYING ACROSS STEERING WHEEL. MAZDA CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE BELT HAS FAILED IN FORWARD POSITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8012224 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071927 · 2004-04-30 (April 30, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, ROAD DEBRIS RUPTURED THE VEHICLE FUEL TANK WHICH RESULTED ON A FIRE ON THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS SEVERELY BURNED ABOUT 30 PERCENT OF HER BODY. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071927 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975304 · 1995-11-22 (November 22, 1995)
PE95-044 ACTIVE, FAULTY FUEL FILLER NECK, REPLACED FUEL NECK ASSEMBLY, DAMAGED THE FUEL TANK. TT *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975304 at NHTSA ↗