Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 1997 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Warning Light On problems |
Airbag failed to deploy on both sides at 35mph while rear ending a van. Tore off bumper with airbag sensors clearly in view airbag light inside of vehicle was not on either. Read details...
While driving at 50 mhp another vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. When applying the brakes, the consumer pumped the brakes and the vehicle slid into the other vehicle, rearending it. Upon impact, driver's air bag didn't deploy until the consumer hit the steering wheel and broke the Read details...
While driving 30-35 mph the anti-lock brakes locked up, causing vehicle to slide into vehicle ahead. The front end of vehicle was smashed, and the there was no deployment of the driver's or passenger's side air bags. The weather was sunny and dry at the time of the crash. Read details...