1995 Mazda Protege Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 12%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,123miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Mazda Protege, 12% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,123 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and without prior warning vehicle turned off. Vehicle had to be towed. Garage mechanic told consumer that timing belt failed because it jumped time. He was able to pull over to shoulder, and vehicle was towed.”
NHTSA complaint #8000810, filed 2001-12“Speedometer stays on 0 even when the tackometer goes up to 7. Dealer has not been contacted, and is not aware of the problem. Cruise control failed. Engine revved at 40 MPH did not speed up. Smoke poured out of back and front and smell came inside the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #828959, filed 1998-10“Vehicle will stalls when turning or stopping. Vehicle idles high and shakes. Because of this problem transmission was slipping. Dealership aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #893755, filed 2001-08“When driving at any speed timing belt failed, causing the vehicle to stall and jerk.also a loud noise coming from the vehicle, and cv joints were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #850463, filed 1999-10“While starting vehicle air bag sensor light remained on, and within a few minutes or more while still parked, driver's side air bag deployed without reason. Driver sustained tempory loss of hearing on left ear. Dealer/ manufacturer were notified. Consumer states vehicle was driven five miles with air bag light on, as soon as the air bag blew there was white smoke from engine, later on consumer knew radiator was leaking causing white smoke vehicle was towed to dealer, air bag was replaced and the leaking radiator was repaired, air bag came back on twice and the clock spring had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #889475, filed 2001-05Related recalls
- 95V033000Feb 21, 1995The wire rod used in the manufacture of the engine valve springs can develop minute cracks causing breakage of the springs.Covers: Mazda Protege 1995
Related service bulletins
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 34 | 28% |
| 2002 | 7 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 16% |
| 2000 | 7 | 7% |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 | 10 | 22% |
| 1997 | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 19 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 9% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mazda Protege
41 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mazda Protege
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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