1991 Mazda Protege Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Mazda Protege, 14% of the 51 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Trunk lid was in the up position and trunk came down and hit consumer's daughter on head. Consumer states nothing to keep the trunk lid in upright position. A slight wind or elevation could blow the open lid down and may cause serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #8015782, filed 2002-08“Trunk lid is so poorly counter-weighted that it will fall with the slightest breeze. Trunk lid fell down on driver/wife/friends, causing various bumps and bruises to head and back.”
NHTSA complaint #978704, filed 1996-08Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 9% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 7 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mazda Protege
27 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mazda Protege
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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