Table 1 shows five common seat belt related problems of the 2000 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the seat belt (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems |
I was unable to release the driver's side seat belt. I crawled out under it and eventually got it to release. It seems to work ok now but I'm now leery of it. Read details...
The left front seat belt would not release. My spouse spent fifteen minutes trying to get it unbuckled and popped a blood vessel in her thumb trying to release it. Going to replace it and see what happens. Will contact dealer to see if it can be warrantied. They should, it is a safety item! Read details...
Passenger seat belt failed during first use by jamming. Passenger unable to disengage seatbelt which caused passenger to have to "slither" out of seat. Pushing the button made the assembly crack in half at the seams. Inside of assembly appears to be made of plastic. Read details...