1998 Mazda Protege
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Mazda Protege is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
1998 Mazda Protege at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 Mazda Protege recalls 2
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.
1998 Mazda Protege common problems
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
1998 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.
What's a 1998 Mazda Protege worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 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.
1998 Mazda Protege trims & engines on record
1998 Mazda Protege vehicles on record
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1998 Mazda Protege — frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Mazda Protege have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Mazda Protege. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mazda Protege?
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine and engine cooling, air bags.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Mazda Protege get?
The 1998 Mazda Protege has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–29 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).
How much is a 1998 Mazda Protege worth?
Comparable 1998 Mazda Protege listings run roughly $800–$1,100, typically around $945 (from 5 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.