How many recalls does the 1989 Mazda Protege have?

The 1989 Mazda Protege has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Mazda Protege has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1989 Mazda Protege?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1989 Mazda Protege Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Mazda Protege. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer stated while drivng, there was a pop sound, consumer proceeded to step on the accelerator and the vehicle did not move, he then pulled over to the turnpike and then the vehicle caught on fire, possibly engine related.(ohio traffic crash report#10-91-213).*jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2002-04-29

“While pulling into an intersection suddenly ignition switch lock, rendering steering capability inoperative. Tt”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Mazda Protege as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.