1991 Mazda Protege

The 1991 Mazda Protege recorded 58 complaints, one recall, and three investigations, which is higher than the 41 complaints, one recall, and two investigations seen in 1990 but lower than the 68 complaints, one recall, and two investigations reported for 1992. Across the 1990‑2003 generation, complaints show a steady upward trend, rising from 41 in 1990 to a peak of 206 in 1995 before fluctuating at elevated levels through the early 2000s. Recall frequency remains constant at one per year from 1990 through 1994, then increases markedly after 1995, indicating that 1991 falls within the low‑recall early period of the generation. Investigations also rise slightly in 1991 relative to its immediate neighbors, mirroring the early‑stage increase in reported issues. Overall, the 1991 model sits on the lower end of the complaint curve compared with later years, suggesting it is a reasonably sound choice, though the 1990 model offers marginally fewer complaints.