The 1992 Protege came as a four-door sedan in DX and LX form, both running Mazda's 1.8L four, and every specification here is tied to that exact year, engine and trim rather than a value carried over from an adjacent model year.
Engines covered
- 1.8L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 1.8L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- DX
- LX
Known issues on the 1992 Protege. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the ignition switch: grease applied to the contact points inside the switch may become conductive and overheat, and if the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire. Mazda's action reached certain 1990-1998 Protege vehicles alongside several other lines built in the same period, including the MPV, 323, MX-3, 929, MX-6 and 626. Owners have logged 68 complaints for the year.
From checking the ignition switch to a routine service interval on the 1.8L four, the procedure and the specification stay tied to the 1992 Protege in front of you.
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
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall
Speedometer replacement procedure
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
EXPERIENCING POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPER DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. *TT
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
SUBJECT ON PASSIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SWITCH. *YC
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC
Showing the 8 most recent of 16 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
DRIVING VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED OF 5-10 MPH, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION, FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT WENT PARTIALLY INCLINE POSITION, CAUSING SEAT BACK FAILURE. TT
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT COMES IN INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
BOTH FRONT SEATBACKS COLLAPSED AFTER BEING HIT FROM THE REAR AT A COMPLETE STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED DURING A REAR END COLLISION. TT
REAR ENDED AND BACK OF DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED. TT
Showing the 5 most serious of 72 complaints filed with NHTSA.
