1993 Mazda Protege vs 1993 Saturn SL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1993 Mazda Protege | 1993 Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 175 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 20 | 2 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–27 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda Protege | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 23 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 32 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 30 |
| Power Train | 2 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 19 |
| Seats | 1 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 19 |
| Tires | 1 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 0 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
1993 Mazda Protege
1993 Saturn SL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.