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US recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Brakes
2001-02-07 · campaign 2001-046
On certain vehicles, the left brake hoses may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. If the vehicles are operated in this condition, brake fluid may leak. This could result in degraded brake performance. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, left rear brake hoses will be replaced.
Owner complaints (50)
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS (12 crashes, 1 fires, 13 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 66).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 11 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | |
| Power train | 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Seat belts | 3 | |
| Equipment | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Mazda Protege 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Protege/Protege MPS 1.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Protege/Protege MPS 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 25 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Protege/Protege MPS 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Protege/Protege MPS 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
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