NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Mazda Protege; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 104 complaints, most often about power train.
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Exterior lightingCampaign 06E026000 · 23 Mar 2006
Problem: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 01V024000 · 01 Feb 2001
Problem: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Power train12 · 30%
Air bags6 · 15%
Tires5 · 12%
Service brakes4 · 10%
Seat belts4 · 10%
Hydraulic3 · 8%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
Electrical system3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
20049
200510
20068
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20141
20171
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20191
From owner complaints
The dim lights went out and the bright light indicator came on. Fortunately the bright lights worked, or i would have been driving without lights. The turn signal/light control wand was replaced. About two months later the problem repeated. It was late without much traffic and i drove home for 30 miles with only…
Today we got into an accident and the passenger airbag didn't come out until after my grandaughter's face hit the windsheild.
I had been in an accident in early 2006 that was reported to the police and when i applied my brakes, they were not effective. I thought it was the type of tire i had on my car so about 2 weeks ago i spent 600 for top of the line tires. On 11/17/2006, i was behind a car that slammed on their brakes and when i applied…
Re defective transmission on 2000 mazda protege, had two transmissions fail in 71,000 miles. *bf this was the consumer's daughter's vehicle. *sc
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.