Six problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mazda Protege based on all problems reported for the 2001 Protege.
Vehicle was involved in a front end impact of at least 45 mph. This was almost a direct front collision, though damage was slightly greater on one side of front end that the other. Brakes were not applied so force of hit was at full speed. Available front end airbags did not deploy. My chest (sternum) impacted the steering wheel with extreme force, body was propelled forward in a twisting motion and neck and spine underwent severe trauma. I am still suffering from the injury after over 7 months. I called Mazda local offices and main headquarters and was told they would do no investigation as it was time and cost prohibitive. Vehicle was totalled.
Vehicle was involved in a 3 car frontal collision. Upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver head impacted the steering wheel, causing severe headaches.
The vehicle's air bag sensor light stays on. The dealer states they are unable to duplicate the problem. The consumer is concerned that the air bag will not deploy upon impact.
The vehicle was rear ended. The air bags failed to deploy and the seats belt unlatched.
3rd car in 3 car collision. Fully restrained in 3 point belt and shoulder harness. Upon frontal impact, airbag failed to deploy causing injury to driver and 7 1/2 month old fetus. Nlm.
Consumer states while traveling 30 mph and as a result of a head on crash air bags did not deploy at any time.
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