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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1996 Mazda Protege Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 70 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 1996 Mazda Protege, 1% of the 70 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200311%
200222%
200044%
199824%
199611%
199521%
199411%
199312%
199212%
199112%

Other parts of the 1996 Mazda Protege

Air bags
24 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology