1990 Mazda Protege

37 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

1. Filed Apr 27, 2012Failure Apr 27, 2012206,250 milesLouisville, KYSeat belts

   SEAT BELT TRACK JAMMED, DEALER WILL NOT COVER, ALTHOUGH THERE APPEARS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE ALREADY. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10456720
2. Filed Jun 23, 2004Failure Jan 1, 1901128,000 milesForest Hills, NYFront

   THE FRONT AUTOMATIC PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEAT BELTS SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE THE RAIL IS BAD. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE THE RAIL AS STATED IN THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL RECALL 97V211000. THERE IS CONFLICT BETWEEN THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURE CONCERNING WHAT PART IN THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD BE REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL. *NM THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RAIL THUS MAKING IT INOPERATIVE. THE DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT IS STUCK IN THE REAR OF THE RAIL AND IS ALSO INOPERATIVE. *NM

   NHTSA complaint 10074312
3. Filed Aug 20, 2002Failure Mar 25, 2002Santa ANA, CAAccelerator pedalCrash

   WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY PLACED CAR IN DRIVE AND DEPRESSED GAS, AND VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND CRASHED. GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 8016819
4. Filed Jun 8, 2002Failure Jun 1, 2002Akron, OHTie rod assembly

   THIS PART IS DESIGNED WITH NO RETAINER AS ON PREVIOUS PARTS WHICH WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS FAILURE. MOST COMPACT MAZDA AND FORD MODELS HAVE THIS TYPE TIE ROD END. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL FORD ESCORT OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE PARTS WERE AS NEW AS FIVE MONTHS OLD AND FAILED CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 762831
5. Filed Nov 19, 2001Athens, OHHeater core

   WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD BECOMES EXTREMELY FOGGED, CAUSING POOR VISBILITY DUE A MALFUNCTION WITHIN HEATER CORE WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 899230
6. Filed Nov 13, 2001Athens, OHHeater core, Windshield

   WHILE DRIVING CAN SMELL ANTI-FREEZE, AND WINDSHIELD BECOMES ABSOLUTELY FOGGY. ALSO, HEATER CORE HAS PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 899061
7. Filed Apr 12, 2000Failure Jan 15, 2000Bethany, OKSeat belts

   DRIVER'S SIDE MOTOR BELT FAILED TO OPERATE, LEAVING DRIVER WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST.*AK

   NHTSA complaint 860235
8. Filed Jan 25, 2000Failure May 15, 1997Arvada, CORadiator assembly, Buckle assembly

   CAR WAS PURCHASED USED IN 1997. CAR HAS ALWAYS HAD SOME VIBRATION WHEN IT IDLES. IN NOVEMBER OF 1998 CAR BEGAN OVERHEATING. RADIATOR WAS REPLACED BUT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. TOOK BACK TO HAVE REPAIRED. THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED AND WHILE REPLACING THE THERMISTAT A CRACKED SENSOR WAS ALSO FOUND AND REPLACED. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. IN DECEMBER OF 1998 FRONT DRIVERSIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELT FROZE. IT WOULD NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY BACK. IT WOULD MAKE A CONSTANT CLICKING NOSE. THE WIRES WERE ALSO OFF THE TRACK. HAD TO DISCONNECT THE FUSE TO SHUT OFF THE CLICKING NOISE. HAD AN ESTIMITE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED WHICH WAS APPROX. 900.00.

   NHTSA complaint 717845
9. Filed Jan 10, 2000Failure Jun 17, 1999ST. Petersburg, FLSuspension

   THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, CAR WINDOWS AND BACK REAR DOORS. NLM

   NHTSA complaint 550332
10. Filed Jul 15, 1999Failure Jun 17, 1999Saint Pete, FLEngine

    MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. MJS

    NHTSA complaint 547279
11. Filed Nov 7, 1998Failure Nov 7, 1998Lockport, NYHeadlights

    AT COLD TEMPERATURES THE HIGH-BEAM (HEADLIGHTS) FAIL TO COME ON. NORMAL(LOW BEAM) LIGHTS SHUT OFF AT THIS POINT RESULTING IN NO HEADLIGHTS. AFTER VEHICLE HAS WARMED HIGH-BEAMS WORK AS EXPECTED.

    NHTSA complaint 700402
12. Filed Oct 30, 1998Failure Oct 24, 1998Billings, MTSeat belts

    CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER RESTRAINT WOULD NOT RELEASE PROPERLY. SHE WAS PULLING AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, AND BELT WAS STUCK. DEALERSHIP (BIG SKY AUTO ) MECHANIC CALLED MAZDA MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD, AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 829835
13. Filed Sep 1, 1998SAN Jose, CAWebbing

    SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED.

    NHTSA complaint 539524
14. Filed Jul 28, 1998Failure Dec 18, 1997Athens, OHIgnition

    ANY ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS CONNECTED TO THE IGNITION BEING TURNED ON, FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY, SUCH AS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER & ANYTHING ELSE AFFECTING VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 825967
15. Filed Mar 31, 1998Failure Jan 21, 1998ANN Arbor, MITie rod assembly

    FRONT INNER TIE ROD SEPARATED AT JOINT. CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING.

    NHTSA complaint 533468
16. Filed Oct 28, 1997Failure Sep 22, 1997Council Bluffs, IASeat belts, ReclinerCrash1 injured

    WHILE STOPPED, VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY MOVING VEHICLE THAT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH. DRIVER FELL FORWARD/BACKWARD, SEATBACK RECLINED, LEFT SIDE OF SEAT BROKE, MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RETRACT. DEALER REPLACED SEAT FRAME. FOUND NO PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT. *AK CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, UPPER BACK, RIGHT SHOULDER, ARM, HAND, AND SHOULDER BLADE. *SLC

    NHTSA complaint 817831
17. Filed Oct 28, 1997Failure May 1, 1994Chicago, ILAccessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift, Seat belts

    MOTORBELTS EXPERIENCE ERRATIC OPERATION INTERMITTENTLY. MJS

    NHTSA complaint 604606
18. Filed Sep 23, 1997Berea, OHSeat belts

    RETRACTABLE SEAT BELT LATCHES ON BOTH SIDES ARE FAILING.

    NHTSA complaint 522345
19. Filed Jan 12, 1997Failure Dec 28, 1996Newburgh, NYUnknown or other1 injured

    BECAUSE OF DESIGN OF CAR THERE WAS NO LIGHT OR SIGNAL TO INDICATE TO THE DRIVER THAT THE REAR DOOR WAS NOT TOTALLY CLOSED RESULTING IN A YOUNG CHILD FALLING OUT OF THE CAR AND BEING STRUCK BY THE VEHILCE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

    NHTSA complaint 528067
20. Filed Jan 6, 1997Failure Dec 28, 1996Middle HOP, NYUnknown or other1 injured

    CHILD RUN OVER BY VEHICLE AFTER FALLING OUT OF PARTIALLY OPENED DOOR, POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW IN NOT HAVING INDICATOR FOR OPENED DOOR. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

    NHTSA complaint 527401