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1996 Mazda Protege
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 | 329 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | 296 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | 355 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
91 complaints filed by owners for this model year (31 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Mazda Protege?
EPA figures for the 1996 Mazda Protege reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Mazda Protege?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1996 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 1996 Mazda Protege?
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Mazda Protege, most often about: Air Bags, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train. 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.