Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
1995 vs 1996 MAZDA PROTEGE
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 371 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 58.2% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
View component share data as a table
| Component | 1995 share | 1996 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15.2% | not reported | ▼ 15.2 pts smaller share |
| AIR BAGS | 18.8% | 30.4% | ▲ 11.6 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7.9% | 2.9% | ▼ 5.0 pts smaller share |
| ENGINE | 9.1% | 4.4% | ▼ 4.7 pts smaller share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4.9% | 8.7% | ▲ 3.9 pts larger share |
| STEERING | 2.4% | 5.8% | ▲ 3.4 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 4.2% | 1.5% | ▼ 2.8 pts smaller share |
| SUSPENSION | 2.4% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.9 pts larger share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1.8% | not reported | ▼ 1.8 pts smaller share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4.2% | 5.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts larger share |
| POWER TRAIN | 8.5% | 7.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts smaller share |
| STRUCTURE | 2.4% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.0 pts smaller share |
| SEAT BELTS | 6.7% | 7.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 87.9% | 82.6% | ▼ 5.3 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Campaign components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 4 → 1
- ◆ Injuries
- 55 → 24