Complaints
126
Crashes
33
Fires
3
Injuries
26
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Mazda Protege Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:45,710 mi
Crash-related:1
#217 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:50,667 mi
Crash-related:15
#38 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:26,253 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Mazda Protege.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 26 | 1 | — | 45,710 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 17 | 15 | — | 50,667 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 5 | — | 26,253 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,710
Air Bags:Frontal
17
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,667
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,253
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Mazda Protege — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Mazda Protege reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Mazda Protege has 126 NHTSA complaints, 33 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Mazda Protege?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (26 complaints, avg 45,710 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (17 complaints, avg 50,667 mi); Airbags (8 complaints, avg 26,253 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Mazda Protege?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 44,310 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Mazda Protege?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Mazda Protege include 33 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 26 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Mazda Protege as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Mazda Protege?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda Protege reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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