1995 Mazda Protege problems
The Mazda Familia (Japanese: マツダ ファミリア, Matsuda Famiria), also marketed prominently as the Mazda 323, Mazda Protegé and Mazda Allegro, is a small family car that was manufactured by Mazda between 1963 and 2003. The Familia line was replaced by the Mazda3/Axela for 2004.
It was marketed as the Familia in Japan, which means "family" in Latin. For export, earlier models were sold with nameplates including: "800", "1000", "1200", and "1300". In North America, the 1200 was replaced by the Mazda GLC, with newer models becoming "323" and "Protegé". In Europe, all Familias sold after 1977 were called "323".
The Familia was also rebranded as the Ford Laser and Ford Meteor in Asia, Oceania, Southern Africa, some Latin American countries and, from 1991, as the Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer in North America. In addition, the Familia name was used as the Mazda Familia Wagon/Van, a badge-engineered version of the Nissan AD wagon (1994–2017) and Toyota Probox (2018–present).
Mazda Familias were manufactured in the Hiroshima Plant and also assembled from "knock-down kits" in various countries including Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Colombia, and New Zealand. Some of these plants kept manufacturing the Familia long after it was discontinued at home.
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Common 1995 Mazda Protege problems
The 1995 Mazda Protege is known for several common problems, primarily related to engine issues, airbags, and electrical components.
- Airbags:
The 1995 Mazda Protege has had reported issues with its airbags, including exploding airbags without rhyme or reason. In one case, the airbags reportedly exploded while the owner was outside the car.
- Electrical Issues:
The 1995 Mazda Protege has also had reported issues with electrical components. One common issue is the failure of the air conditioning system, with two complaints reported in the 2002 Protege.
- Brake Issues:
The 1995 Mazda Protege has had reported issues with its brakes, with three complaints about caliper and brake issues in the 2002 Protege.
- Body Rusting:
The 1995 Mazda Protege has had reported issues with body rusting, with three complaints about terrible rusting in the 2002 Protege.
In conclusion, the 1995 Mazda Protege has had reported issues with engine problems, airbags, electrical components, brakes, and body rusting. These issues can cause inconvenience, costly repairs, and even safety concerns. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of these common problems when purchasing a 1995 Mazda Protege.
Is a Mazda Protege a reliable car?
The Mazda Protege, a compact car produced between 1963 and 2003, is a hidden gem in the used car market, particularly for those on a budget. This vehicle is known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and overall value, making it an excellent choice for cost-conscious buyers.
What kind of engine does a Mazda Protege have?
The DX I-4 model is powered by a 130-horsepower, DOHC, 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission.
What car replaced the Mazda Protege?
The Mazda Familia (Japanese: マツダ ファミリア, Matsuda Famiria), also marketed prominently as the Mazda 323, Mazda Protegé and Mazda Allegro, is a small family car that was manufactured by Mazda between 1963 and 2003. The Familia line was replaced by the Mazda3/Axela for 2004.
What year did they stop making the Mazda Protege?
Interior room is spacious for a small sedan and includes a fairly comfortable rear seat. A four-door hatchback/wagon, called the Protegé5, joined the line. Large fog lights, wide tires, and exaggerated bodywork lend it a sportier appearance. It was discontinued after the 2003 model year, replaced by the Mazda 3.
1995 Mazda Protege car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Protege problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Mazda Protege vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1995 Mazda Protege
The NHTSA has received 206 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Mazda Protege. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1995 Mazda Protege vehicles.
AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-17
- VIN: JM1BA1414S0
- Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED WHILE I WAS OUT SIDE THE CAR , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS & I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY EITHER MAZDA CORP OR THE DEALER & I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER , THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THE 1995 PROTEGE & AT NO TIME I WAS EVER CONTACTED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL PERIOD. IN 1997 THE ENGINE DIED & I HAD TO PAY THE SUM OF $1500.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE & THERE WERE RECALLS I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION OF. I CONTACTED BOTH MAZDA OF NORTH AMERICA & THE DEALER PLAZA AUTO MALL WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1995 & BOTH REFUSED MY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, DUE TO CORROSION. UPDATED 08/27/14
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-17
- VIN: JM1BA1414S0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS OUT OF THE CAR & BOTH AIR BAGS EXPLODED , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS , BUT I WAS NEVER INFORMED BY MAZDA CORP ,I BECAME AWARE OF THE RECALL AFTER THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED. *JS
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-14
- VIN: JM1BA1411S0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM1BA1414S0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT HAD A 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE WHICH WAS IN A HEAD ON CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH UNDER DRY CONDITIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER HEAD ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. THAT CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WEREN'T ANY SKID MARKS IN THE ROAD TO INDICATE THAT EITHER VEHICLE TRIED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS A POLICE REPORT FROM THE CRASH. THE CONTACT HAS THE STEERING SECTION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE AIR BAG. *NM THE DECEDENTS GRANDMOTHER WROTE IN. UPDATED 02/26/07.*JB
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-06
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: AT 5000 MILES THE REAR DEFROST DID NOT WORK. IN THE WINTER IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE BACK WINDOW. IT WAS NOT FIXED BECAUSE THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND MAZDA WOULD NOT REPAIR. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-09
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE HAS THE GAS AND BRAKE PETALS SO CLOSE IN HEIGHT AND LITTLE SEPARATION THAT IT IS VERY EASY TO APPLY THE BRAKE AND STILL BE APPLYING THE GAS. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET BUT HAVE HAD SOME VERY NEAR MISSES. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-19
- VIN: JM1BA1418S0
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT SWITCH WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AFTER REPAIR OF RECALL 91007. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM1BA1415S0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DRIVER WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION ,THEN PUSHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. LEFT FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-17
- VIN: JM1BA1410S0
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THIS IS A REPEAT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 00V118000. I HAD THE CAR REPAIRED AT THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP IN YEAR 2000 UNDER THE PREVIOUS RECALL. 1 MONTH AGO THE HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING DUE TO A BROKEN WIRE IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE GROUND WIRE BROKE ITS SOLDER CONNECTION AT THE BASE OF THE SWITCH. I HAVE DISSAEMBLED THE SWITCH AND CONNECT A TEMPORARY GROUND WIRE TO THE BASE OF THE SWITCH. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINEERING OF THIS SWITCH ASSEMBLY IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN!
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-22
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JM1BA1419S0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN MY DAUGHTER HIT A CURB. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS EVIDENT. TIRES AND RIMS HAD NO DAMAGE. THE BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED. RECALL 95V184000 DESCRIBES PROBLEM WITH INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ON THIS VEHICLE. MAZDA CLAIMS THAT MY DAUGHTERS VEHICLE WAS FIXED IN 1995. THIS UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACT CAUSED THE BAGS TO DEPLOY HURTING MY DAUGHTER AND THE PASSENGER SIDE BAG DOOR CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. VERY EXPENSIVE ITEMS TO FIX FOR NO REASON. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM1BA14X501
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, HE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL(3 TIMES), BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDING WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE AS A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL MOTOR. *AK *SCC *JB
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-30
- VIN: JM1BA1417S0
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: REAR DEFROST SWITCH FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. PER MY KNOWLEDGE, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE AND IS A PART OF TSB. THIS CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY AND MIGHT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-16
- VIN: JM1BA1418S0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 60128 MILES. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH MADE IT A SAFETY ISSUE. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE THAT I WAS PASSING DECIDED TO SPEED UP SO THAT I COULD GET BACK INTO MY LANE BEFORE ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME ALONG WHICH WOULD HAVE ENDED UP IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. *NLM
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-16
- VIN: JM1BA1411S0
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE >180000 MI. >DURING THIS TIME THE DEALER HAS INSTALLED (3) AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSORS APPROXIMATELY ONE FOR EVERY 60000 MI. AT OVER $1000 APIECE> IT IS NOW IN THE SHOP WITH AN EXPECTED BILL OF $1200.00. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-05
- VIN: JM1BA1411S0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NUMBER 95 V 0 3 3000. CALLED MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500 ON MARCH 03, 2003, BUT WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS NOT IN THEIR RECALL LIST. HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOTIFIED. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-08
- VIN: JM1BA1414S0
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS RECALLED AND REPLACED. REPLACEMENT SWITCH FAILED: HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF WHEN TURN SIGNAL WAS USED. REPLACED AGAIN. NOW TAILLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ARE SHORTING OUT. MAY BE DUE TO SWITCH AGAIN. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-03
- VIN: JM1BA1414S0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL#95V033000 ENGINE. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-26
- VIN: JM1TA2219S1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ALTERNATOR FAILED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-09
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM1BA1416S0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER'S VEHICLE BEEN INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A TRUCK AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-07
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JM1BK1417S0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BYPASS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN DASHBOARD. VEHICLE CURRENTLY BEING CHECKED BY DEALER.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NEED TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER FIRE RELATED PROBLEMS. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-07
- VIN: JM1BA141XS0
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: PRIOR TO RECALL OOV118 CONSUMER HAD THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FIXED. CONSUMER SENT IN PROOF OF REPAIR BUT MAZDA WILL NOT HONOR. *JG
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-25
- VIN: JM1BA1417S0
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS, 00V118, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIRS THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT WHEN THE DIRECTIONALS WERE USED, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK, IN WHICH THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMBO SWITCH, HOWEVER CHARGED CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS, CONSUMER IS WAITING FOR REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-25
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL TO GO LEFT OR RIGHT IN HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS ENGINE WILL DIE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY WILL ONLY REPLACE TURN SIGNAL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JM1B1414S01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME ON WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
1995 Mazda Protege recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1995 Mazda Protege.
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT LEAD WIRE RUNNING THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE SOLDERED CONNECTION TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
- Consequence: THE FAILURE OF THE WIRE CONNECTION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE TIE DOWN HOOKS CAN CAUSE UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS THAT CAN RESULT IN UNNECESSARY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.
- Consequence: INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TIE DOWN HOOKS WITH MODIFIED TIE DOWN HOOKS.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS.
- Consequence: THIS BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE ENGINE CHATTER, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE PISTONS, AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN (16) VALVE SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Negative 1995 Mazda Protege car reviews
Positive 1995 Mazda Protege car reviews
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I bought it new and still have it. I don't plan on selling it, I'm going to paint it and keep it forever. It's a great little car, mine is a stick shift, the gear ratios are a little close, but it's fun driving on twisty roads. It's extremely comfortable, with very good ABS brakes and discs all around. I have no complaints whatsoever.
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I really enjoyed driving this car! I purchased it from my cousin when it had 60,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, after driving it for 8 months, I got into an accident (which actually speaks to the power of this little engine). I was really upset about it. The car was a bit slow to start from a stop, but it was a breeze to drive and pass in the fast lane. It also had plenty of trunk space and I never noticed any strange noises, smells, or vibrations coming from under the hood or anywhere else. I had a 5-speed manual and loved it. Overall, it was a very reliable car. I even looked for another Protege to replace it.
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I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my car that I purchased brand new in 1995. I chose this car over Honda and Toyota because of its superior interior room. As someone who is 6'3
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with this car. It's been a reliable companion for me, and I've put a lot of miles on it. Over the years, I've had to replace a few things like timing belts, exhaust manifold, tires, radiator, belts and plugs, transmission fluid, and brakes. But despite all that, the engine is still running great and the car has exceeded my expectations. I think it would make a great choice for anyone looking for a small sedan. Thanks for reading!
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It's a 95. I bought it in May 2000 with 97k miles. I was a bit worried about future maintenance costs, but it's been smooth sailing so far. I've only had to replace the battery and rear muffler in the past two years. The ES is a higher end car than the LX or DX, with more features and horsepower. I'm really happy with how it performs and I plan on keeping it for another two years.
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Santa Daugherty 2024-11-15
Hi there! I bought this car 10 years ago when it was 2 years old and had 30K miles on it. While it has served me well, I have had some issues with it over the years. I've had to replace the exhaust system six times, and the cloth seats have ripped apart from the leather backing. Additionally, the brake cylinders fail inspection every year, and changing the oil can be a bit of a hassle. I've also had to replace the cv joints three times. Lastly, I've noticed that the headlights are quite dim, even when newly replaced. Despite these challenges, I'm grateful for the time I've had with this car, but I'm now looking forward to finding a new one that better suits my needs. Thanks for listening!
Oswald Bergstrom 2024-09-28
I'm glad to say that I get great mileage from my car. Although I've always had trouble with its low height - I tend to scrape anything that's even slightly uneven - it has served me well. However, there are some interior features that still bother me, such as the low radio and the awkwardly placed wiper knob. Despite having had the car for some time now, I still miss my previous one at times. Nevertheless, I'm happy that the body style has remained modern and attractive. Fortunately, I've only encountered a few minor issues with the car, so I hope this review doesn't jinx it!
Sonny Stehr 2024-08-12
This car has great gas mileage, getting between 28-35 mpg, which is phenomenal. Although it struggles a bit in the mountains of Colorado due to being underpowered, it still has plenty of life left with only 106,000 miles on it. While I sometimes wish for a more powerful car, I know it will be hard to find one with such great gas mileage.
Paxton Littel 2024-06-19
Hey there! I just wanted to share my experience with my car. I bought it with only 43000 miles on it and sold it with 52000. While it was reliable, I found that the engine was way too underpowered and it was not accurately reflected in the gas mileage. The only repairs it needed were at the body shop to replace a broken seat. Overall, it was a decent car, but I don't think I could ever go back to driving one of these. Thanks for listening!
Tod Schinner 2024-02-22
Hi there! I've been driving my car for six years now and, overall, it's been pretty reliable. I've had to replace the axle and tires a few times, but that's to be expected with regular use. How long have you had your car?