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2000 Mazda Protege recalls and problems

1 recall and 102 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Mazda Protege.

1
recalls
102
owner complaints
25
complaints mentioning a crash
3
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Mazda Protege recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 01V024000 · reported February 1, 2001 · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · 13,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some left side rear brake hoses were damaged during assembly. Brake fluid leakage could occur.
The risk
Brake performance would be degraded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 27, 2019 · Air bags · 160 miles · crash reported

TODAY WE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DIDN'T COME OUT UNTIL AFTER MY GRANDAUGHTER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHEILD.

Apr 14, 2018 · Unknown or other · 167,980 miles

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

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

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?

Apr 10, 2018 · Engine · 213,900 miles · fire reported

AFTER DRIVING 2 MILES OR LESS THE RIGHT UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND NOW THE ENGINE IS BLOWN.

Jun 21, 2017 · Electrical system · 148,000 miles

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.

Protege model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 1102253
2001 150121
2002 098122
2003 0120162

Across all years, the 2003 Protege has the most complaints (120). All Mazda Protege years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Mazda Protege, the most recent reported on February 1, 2001 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda Protege?
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (29 complaints), followed by air bags (25).
How many 2000 Mazda Protege complaints mention a crash or fire?
25 of 102 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 21 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 27, 2019.