1993 Mazda PROTEGE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
183,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 32 complaints (28.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 9.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 6.3% |
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 | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 |
Seat Belts: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Electrical System:Horn: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 2; Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 30 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 | 4 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 4; 1996: 10; 2000: 3; 2001: 6; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 2; 2009: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 753813 · 2001-10-28 (October 28, 2001)
WINDOWS-DRIVER SIDE POWER ASSISTED WINDOW FAILURE TO GO UP/DOWN, CONTROL WOULD NOT FUNCTION, HAD TO REASSEMBLE WINDOW AND REPLACE MASTER POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT. COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE @ 155,000MI. ALL COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. WAS NOT ACTIVLY DRIVING WHEN FAILURE NOTICES. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY. THROTTLE COMPONENT- TEMPERATURE CENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THROTTLE WOULD SPARATICALLY GIVE OUT, CAUSING A TRAFFIC HAZARD. (I.E. COULD BE ON HIGHWAY DOING 55MPH, CENSOR WOULD MISDETECT ENGINE STATUS CAUSING THROTTLE TO GO DOWN AND SPEED TO INVOLU…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 753813 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 889407 · 2001-05-30 (May 30, 2001)
VERY FIRST TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO STOP VEHICLE AND THE WEATHER IS COLD, BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE, AND CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP BRAKES FOR THEM TO WORK. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THERE WAS CONDENSATION IN "CHECK BALL" THAT WOULD FREEZE, PREVENTING PROPER FUNCTION OF BRAKE SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 889407 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979755 · 1996-02-26 (February 26, 1996)
FUEL TANK HAS HOLE LOCATED ON BOTTOM LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 985046 · 1996-05-30 (May 30, 1996)
STRONG GASOLINE SMELL COMING FROM THE BACK SEATS AND COULD BE RELATED TO THE FUEL FILLER NECK PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 985046 at NHTSA ↗