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
POWER TRAIN: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
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:26,253 mi
Crash-related:5
Considering a 2000 Mazda Protege?
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Mazda Protege.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 26 | 1 | — | 45,710 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 17 | 15 | — | 50,667 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 5 | — | 26,253 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 1 | — | 55,222 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2 | — | 66,097 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | 1 | — | 63,048 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 3 | — | — | 17,958 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | 2 | 213,450 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | 1 | — | 43,048 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 89,599 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | 34,548 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 40,877 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 167,980 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 49,800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 89,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Other Mazda Protege Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Protege reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 2000 Mazda Protege
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99