1994 Honda Accord vs 1994 Mazda Protege
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 | 1994 Honda Accord | 1994 Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 369 | 74 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 73 | 19 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 76 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 119,200 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 84 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 58 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 37 |
| Air Bags | 46 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 5 |
| Power Train | 21 | 7 |
| Tires | 25 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
1994 Honda Accord
1994 Mazda Protege
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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.