1996 Mazda Protege Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Mazda Protege, 6% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Car started smoking & within less than 10 minutes the fire that started under the hood had half the car engulfed in flames, within 25 minutes the whole car was completely burned up from front to back.”
NHTSA complaint #10025369, filed 2003-07, 42,000 miles“Our problem is with the car seat we bought. It is a cosco alpha omega with a over head shield on it. The overhead shield, where it attaches to the seat comes off often, and parts have fallen out. This perticular seat , with the over head shield, should be removed from stores. Many people have had this same complaint and the fact that the shield comes off so easily is a danger to the child.”
NHTSA complaint #750731, filed 2001-08“My problem is the plastic part I hook the two the two straps together with. My 2 year old son is capable of removing this. He is then only secured in with 3 points on the seat. I would like to know how to proceed with concern. I have spoken to evenflo. I didnt receive the help to resolve my problem.”
NHTSA complaint #705834, filed 1999-04Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mazda Protege
24 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Mazda Protege
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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