1993 Mazda Protege
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Mazda Protege is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1993 Mazda Protege at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1993 Mazda Protege recalls 1
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1993 Mazda Protege common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1993 Mazda Protege safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 1993 Mazda Protege 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
1993 Mazda Protege MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1993 Mazda Protege costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.