1995 Mazda Protege Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 Mazda Protege, 6% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles.
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.
“At 5000 miles the rear defrost did not work. In the winter it is difficult to see out the back window. It was not fixed because the car was out of warranty and Mazda would not repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10143714, filed 2005-11, 5,000 miles“Rear defrost switch failed for the second time. Per my knowledge, this is a common problem with 1995 Mazda Protege and is a part of TSB. This causes poor visibility and might cause an accident while driving on freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #10030932, filed 2003-08“While having defoster on, thinly made windshield cracked from the driver's side bottom to about 7 inch long across the passenger side. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #867516, filed 2000-08“While driving 45 MPH the driver's and passenger's air bags deployed without warning, causing injuries to the occupants. Also the driver's window and the windshield broke. Please give further details.”
NHTSA complaint #810782, filed 1997-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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