Table 1 shows five common seat belt related problems of the 2002 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear seat belt (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems |
Drivers side seat belt latch broke in the latched position. Necessitated taking the latch apart to release the belt. Read details...
2002 Mazda Protege', in 2006 (under 60,000 miles) the driver side safety belt malfunctioned and began to stick. After a short time, it was no longer working at all. Mazda dealership replaced the safety latch at no cost. Read details...
The driver's side seat belt buckle suddenly stopped latching. There was no way to secure the seat belt and safely operate the vehicle. Read details...