Today we got into an accident and the passenger airbag didn't come out until after my grandaughter's face hit the windsheild.
The worst 2000 Mazda Protege problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission29
- Airbags25
- Brakes10
- Engine9
- Seat belts8
- Tires7
- Electrical6
- Acceleration5
- Seats5
- Locks4
- Suspension4
- Lights2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Mazda Protege
No deployment 13Transmission failure 11Check engine light 8Jerking 8Tire blowout 5
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V024000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Mazda Protege 96
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
- Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources
- The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing
- Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote...
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission...
2000 Mazda Protege fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23-25 | 30-31 | 26-27 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-22 | 27-28 | 23-25 |
What 2000 Mazda Protege owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
After driving 2 miles or less the right underside of the engine caught on fire and now the engine is blown.
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?
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.
Tl* 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mazda protege. The contact stated that the vehicle engine took a long time to start up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 138,000.
The left front seat belt would not release. My spouse spent fifteen minutes trying to get it unbuckled and popped a blood vessel in her thumb trying to release it. Going to replace it and see what happens. Will contact dealer to see if it can be warrantied. They should, it is a safety item!
All doors do not lock or unlock when activated.
Passenger vehicles left side rear brake hoses damaged, brake fluid leakage.
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Questions about the 2000 Mazda Protege
Is the 2000 Mazda Protege reliable?
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 2000 Mazda Protege, close to a typical Protege model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mazda Protege?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 29 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles. Next is airbags (25).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda Protege have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Mazda Protege get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Mazda Protege range from 23 to 27 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-25 city and 30-31 highway.
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