1998 Mazda Protege Review
1998 Mazda Protege is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 174.80 in length and 55.90 in height. Made in Japan, 1998 Mazda Protege has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 15,295 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1998 Mazda Protege. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 25 - 30 of gasoline in the city and 25 - 30 on highways.
Mazda Protege 1998 Trims
1998 Mazda Protege DX
1998 Mazda Protege LX
1998 Mazda Protege ES
Vin Numbers
- JM1BC1426W0174780
- JM1BC1426W0227381
- JM1BC1428W0235630
- JM1BC1421W0230205
- JM1BC1423W0230755
Safety and Reliability
NHTSA Crash Test
* National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationIIHS Crash Test
* Insurance Institute for Highway SafetySafety & Recalls
Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.
Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Recall 15V674000 started on /Date(1445227200000-0400)/.
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
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