1993 Mazda Protege Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1993 Mazda Protege.

19921994
Complaints
56
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 1993 Mazda Protege Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

Avg mileage:237,000 mi
#25 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Fires:3
#35 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Mazda Protege.

Seat Belt Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
237,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 1993 Mazda Protege

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,368,500 vehicles.

15V674000Electrical System:ignition:switch
~1,368,500 affected

Mazda 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.

Other Mazda Protege Years

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1993 Mazda Protege — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1993 Mazda Protege reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1993 Mazda Protege has 56 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Mazda Protege?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (13 complaints, avg 237,000 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (5 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (5 complaints). 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 1993 Mazda Protege?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 237,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Mazda Protege?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Mazda Protege include 1 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 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 1993 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 1993 Mazda Protege?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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