Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2002 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 (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems |
Myself, the driver, rear-ended another driver at a speed of 35-40mph. The driver slammed on his brakes and I had no time to react. The result is a totaled front end w/ $4000+ of repairs. The seat belt did not restrain me and the airbag did not deploy. Read details...
While driving at 35 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer had been notified. Read details...
2002 Mazda Protege was involved in a head on collision at 30 mph yet the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained two slipped disk in her back. After the vehicle's body damage was repaired the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the air bags tested but the dealer refused to test the air Read details...