1997 Mazda Protege Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%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 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Mazda Protege, 8% of the 66 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Engine check light came on, and gas gauge malfunctioned. Vehicle hesitated when starting/ dealer replaced flywheel. Also, fuel tank was disconnected, and dealer replaced fuel tank. In addition, rpms increased by 500 rpms, and repaired wiring in jamme ddoor. Also, windshield wiper blades malfunctioned/ fuse shorted out , causing radio, cd, and other electrical components to fail, and replaced canister.”
NHTSA complaint #852010, filed 2000-01“Windshield wiper linkage failed, causing inoperative windshield wipers. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer it was not cover under a manufacturer's recall. The consumer purchased replacement parts and the problem was solved.”
NHTSA complaint #888802, filed 2001-05“While stopping at stop sign consumer turned on defroster, and within five minutes front windshield cracked side to side (left to right) without prior warning.”
NHTSA complaint #856529, filed 2000-02Visibility (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 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 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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