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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 (2)
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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.
Other
2000-08-28 · campaign 2000-176
Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM). Correction: Since this non-compliance does not present a risk to vehicle safety, no further action will be taken.
Owner complaints (102)
Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mazda Protege (25 crashes, 3 fires, 21 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 66).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 29 | |
| Air bags | 25 | |
| Seat belts | 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | |
| Tires | 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Seats | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Mazda Protege.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2000 Mazda Protege 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Mazda Protege version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Protege 1.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Protege 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Protege 1.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Protege 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.