2000 Mazda Protege recalls and problems

The 2000 Mazda Protege has 1 safety recall and 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mazda dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

102

Crashes / fires

25 / 3

Injuries / deaths

21 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Mazda Protege vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Mazda Protege recalls

Recall 01V-024: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Feb 1, 2001 · 13,000 vehicles affected · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some left side rear brake hoses were damaged during assembly. Brake fluid leakage could occur.

Risk: Brake performance would be degraded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake hose and, if necessary, replace the hose. Owner notification began february 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

2000 Mazda Protege problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	32
Air Bags	26
Seat Belts	8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	8
Tires	7
Engine and Engine Cooling	7
Electrical System	6
Seats	5
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Suspension	4
Latches/Locks/Linkages	4
Exterior Lighting	2

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 26
Air Bags › Frontal — 17
Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner — 4
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 3
Tires › Sidewall — 3
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 3
Electrical System › Ignition › Module — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Mazda Protege complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 160 miles · reported Nov 27, 2019

Today we got into an accident and the passenger airbag didn't come out until after my grandaughter's face hit the windsheild.

Unknown or Other · at 167,980 miles · reported Apr 14, 2018

My car goes in and out of od by its self and the od button does not work while im driving and the od light flashes when it goes on aand stop when it deactivates it self

Engine · at 213,000 miles · reported Apr 10, 2018

I drove the car for 2 miles and the left underside of the engine caught fire, now the engine is dead and in need of a new engine?

Electrical System · at 148,000 miles · reported Jun 21, 2017

Car does not start unless you jiggle steering wheel while turning key or pumping gas pedal. Had battery checked as well as starter and ignitiion switch replaced but has not solved problem.

Air Bags · reported Nov 5, 2014

The contact owns a 2000 mazda protege. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the front driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently and without warning. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road safely and the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Other Mazda Protege years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Mazda Protege have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Mazda Protege: 01V-024 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mazda Protege?

Owners report power train problems most often (32 reports), followed by air bags (26). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 miles.

Are Mazda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.