1998 Mazda Protege vs 1999 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 | 1998 Mazda Protege | 1999 Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 46 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 95 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 23–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 65,033 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda Protege | Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 8 |
| Tires | 3 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 1 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
1998 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.