1995 Mazda Protege Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 Mazda Protege, 4% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The consumer was driving with the cruise control engaged, he applied the brake pedal(3 times), but the cruise control failed to disengage, which resulted in the consumer's vehicle colliding with another vehicle. The dealer diagnosed the cause as a faulty cruise control motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10033870, filed 2003-09, 88,000 miles“My 1995 Mazda Protege has the gas and brake petals so close in height and little separation that it is very easy to apply the brake and still be applying the gas. I have not had an accident yet but have had some very near misses.”
NHTSA complaint #10143712, filed 2005-11“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“When traveling and attempting to accelerate, upon depressing the accelerator pedal, there is no response. Also, the problem is intermittent. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states normal operation. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #825441, filed 1998-07“On four occasion while backing out of garage vehicle suddenly accelerated while applying brake. Believed this happened because both pedals are set too close together. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #855964, filed 2000-02Related service bulletins
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 12% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mazda Protege
41 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsEngine cooling
19 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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