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1992 Mazda Protege

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 29 24 370
1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 26 23 386
1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 33 27 329
1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 28 24 370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 15V674000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

72 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 34 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 Electrical System 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1992 Mazda Protege?

EPA figures for the 1992 Mazda Protege reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1992 Mazda Protege?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1992 Mazda Protege. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1992 Mazda Protege?

Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA for the 1992 Mazda Protege, most often about: Seat Belts, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.