Mazda Protege owners have reported 118 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (55 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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 55 mph the consumer rear ended another motorist. None of the frontal air bags deployed upon impact. As a result the driver sustained injuries to her sternum from impacting the steering wheel. Read details...
Today we got into an accident and the passenger airbag didn't come out until after my grandaughter's face hit the windsheild. Read details...
2003 Mazda Protege would not pass 2019 virginia safety inspection due to defective passenger side airbag. Dealer cannot replace because Mazda has discontinued that part. Under virginia law, car cannot be operated without valid inspection certificate. Read details...
My check engine light began coming on in June 2003 and they replaced an oxygen sensor. My car was fine until recently. I had an oil change in April and the light came on again, but it only lasted a few days. Read details...