1995 Mazda Protege

Trims and configurations

6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 1.5L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• 1.5L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 1.8L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• 1.8L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• 1.8L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 1.8L · FWD · 5-speed manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.

• 15V674000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

  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.

  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…

  Reported October 19, 2015. View on NHTSA

• 09E012000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  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.

  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.

  Reported April 7, 2009. View on NHTSA

• 00V118000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT LEAD WIRE RUNNING THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE SOLDERED CONNECTION TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

  Reported April 21, 2000. View on NHTSA

• 95V184000: AIR BAGS

  THE TIE DOWN HOOKS CAN CAUSE UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS THAT CAN RESULT IN UNNECESSARY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TIE DOWN HOOKS WITH MODIFIED TIE DOWN HOOKS.

  Reported October 3, 1995. View on NHTSA

• 95V033000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

  THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN (16) VALVE SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

  Reported February 21, 1995. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

• Vehicle1994Gasoline
  1994 Mazda Protege

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder (SOHC (FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder (DOHC (FFS)) · FWD
  27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

• Vehicle1996Gasoline
  1996 Mazda Protege

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder (I-4 (FFS)) · FWD
  30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)

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