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2001 Mazda Protege recalls and problems

1 recall and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mazda Protege.

1
recalls
50
owner complaints
12
complaints mentioning a crash
1
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.

2001 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.

Oct 16, 2020 · Seat belts · 170,000 miles

EVERY TIME I GO TO FASTEN MY SEAT BELT INTO THE BUCKLE, IT'S ALWAYS UNBUCKLING IT SELF. THIS HAPPENS IN STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. MY RADIOS SCREEN CANT BE SEEN OR READ. THE VISOR ON THE CAR BROKE OFF AND NOTHING WAS PULLING IT.

Feb 12, 2017 · Structure · 153,000 miles · crash reported

TAKATA RECALL I BOUGHT BY 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE A COUPLE YEARS AGO AND WAS NEVER SENT ANYTHING ABOUT ANY RECALLS. AFTER PULLING A CAR FAX REPORT THERE IS 5 RECALLS ALL HAVING TO DO WITH HEADLIGHTS. I'VE RECEIVED A TICKET FOR NO HEADLIGHTS ON WHEN THEY WERE ON AND WAS RECENCTLY IN A CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO NOT SEEING THE…

Nov 7, 2015 · Air bags · 168,000 miles · crash reported

GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AT INTERSECTION , AIRBAGS DID NOT WORK , AS A RESULT I HAVE SERIOUS CHEST PAINS . VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION GOING STRAIGHT WHILE A VEHICLE AT INTERSECTION WAS TURNING LEFT ACROSS MY ROAD.

Nov 6, 2013 · Fuel system, gasoline · 131,000 miles

THE FUEL TANK HAS RUSTED AND THERE IS A NOTICEABLE GAS SMELL.

Oct 25, 2013 · Engine · 22,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MORE OFTEN WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…

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 2001 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 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 2001 Mazda Protege?
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (11 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (8).
How many 2001 Mazda Protege complaints mention a crash or fire?
12 of 50 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 16, 2020.