1994 Mazda Protege Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Mazda Protege, 1% of the 74 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.
“Cannot unlock back doors when weather is cold. Also become stuck in warm weather. I have had this problem from day one. Took back to dealer 4 time the doors would work fine for a few day then become jammed again. I gave up.”
NHTSA complaint #10037333, filed 2003-09Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Mazda Protege
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mazda Protege
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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