Four problems related to front seat belt anchorage have been reported for the 1997 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at 40 mph there was a direct frontal collision, and air bags did not deploy, causing injury to driver. The seat belt failed during the accident.
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 biggest sternum bone in her chest. Also, the shoulder belt didn't hold the consumer.
Middle seat belt will not hold a forward facing infant seat too long at the shortest adjustment.
Rear seat belt failed.
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Webbing problems |