1997 Mazda Protege Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Mazda Protege, 3% of the 66 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Failure of the latches on both front seat allowing the seat to recline. During an accident where the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle was struck in rear causing the seat back to recline. The action trapped my wife's left foot under the seat. This caused severe contusion and abrasions.”
NHTSA complaint #764163, filed 2002-07“The slightest ash from cigarettes can melt the seat even if the butt is out. Owner is concerned about the quickness the seat can melt. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #821957, filed 1998-03Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mazda Protege
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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