10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
36 / 1
Average Mileage:
348 miles

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1995 Mazda Protege seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1995 Mazda Protege Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #36

Sep 032006

Protege 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,546 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

- the contact had a 1995 Mazda Protege which was in a head on crash. The contact stated that the car was traveling at 55 mph under dry conditions when the vehicle was struck by another head on. The contact stated that the driver side air bag did not deploy and as a result the driver was killed. That contact stated that there weren't any skid marks in the road to indicate that either vehicle tried to stop. The contact stated that she has a police report from the crash. The contact has the steering section of the vehicle with the air bag. The decedents grandmother wrote in. Updated 02/26/07.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #35

Mar 042005

Protege 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver was hit from behind while sitting at an intersection, then pushed into a parked vehicle. Left front air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and did not seek medical attention. Vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #34

Aug 092002

Protege

  • miles
Consumer's vehicle been involved in a frontal collision with a truck and neither air bag deployed. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #33

Apr 272002

Protege

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer applied brakesand skidded into a concrete barrier. Driver airbag did not deploy, front and side impact. Amount of damage unknown at this time.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

problem #32

Mar 272001

Protege

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer was pulling into driveway, it was a small dip, and airbag deployed. Cosumer's face was burned. Consumer will be contacting dealer and manufacturer.

- Pheonix, AZ, USA

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problem #31

Nov 172000

Protege

  • miles
Driver & passanger air bags didn't deploy in frontal impact at 55 mph - resulting in injury to driver, impacting steering wheel.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #30

Nov 172000

Protege

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving 50 mph and braking had a frontal impact in which driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy which did not protect occupants in this crash.

- Columbia, IL, USA

problem #29

Jul 072000

Protege

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #28

Jun 152000

Protege

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 10mph on the road and slowed down because there was a deep dip inside of the road ahead, and both driver's/passenger's airbags came out. It sounded like a gun shot. Consumer was concerned as to why the airbags deployed at this slow speed. Certainly, there was no contact with another vehicle. Both driver/passenger sustained bodily injuries.

- Atlantic, GA, USA

problem #27

Feb 232000

Protege

  • miles
While making a left turn, vehicle struck a manhole cover on an incline at 10 mph or less, causing air bags to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. Dealer notified.

- Winter Heaven, FL, USA

problem #26

Apr 031998

Protege

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during a 3-car collision, resulted in two injuries. Also vehicle was totaled.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #25

Apr 171997

Protege

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer was in the right turn lane ready to merge into traffic when the car was hit from behind at such a great force, , causing the consumer's car to hit the car in front of her. Airbags did not deploy, driver and passenger to hit the windshield head first. Seat belts were not worn at this time.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #24

Dec 091998

Protege

  • miles
The consumer experienced problems with driver's and passenger's side airbags. During a frontal collision, driver's and passenger's side airbags failed to deploy. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Oak Grove, KY, USA

problem #23

Oct 271995

Protege

  • miles
While driving at 55 mph coming around a curb, went to apply the brakes and the air bag went off, causing the consumer to lose control and run off the road into the enbankment.

- Prosperity, SC, USA

problem #22

Jun 151998

Protege

  • miles
Consumer was driving and came to a stop and the air bag deployed. Consumer stated that there was no warning.

- Lumberton, NC, USA

problem #21

Jun 211997

Protege

  • miles
Consumer was hit from rear with great force about 45-50 mph, causing the consumer to hit the vehicle in front and pushed 3 others into one another. Accident caused split bumper/great radiator damage/airbags did not deploy, severed. Consumer sustained whipblash and back injuries. Seat belts were also worn.

- Burlington, VT, USA

problem #20

May 121997

Protege

  • miles
During frontal impact at 20 to 25 mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.

- Imperial, CA, USA

problem #19

Apr 081997

(reported on)

Protege

  • miles
While driving 45 mph the driver's and passenger's air bags deployed without warning, causing injuries to the occupants. Also the driver's window and the windshield broke.

- Dry Branch, GA, USA

problem #18

Apr 131996

Protege

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front/rear defrosters failed to operate properly; also, air bags/front and rear stabilizer bars/struts and transmission malfunctioned.

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #17

Sep 131996

Protege

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle had arrived in the intersection, another vehicle from right side hit Mazda, knocked vehicle into a telphone pole on left side, air bags did not deploy, seat belts held.

- Sanger, TX, USA

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