2000 MAZDA PROTEGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

126

Owner Complaints

33 Crashes 3 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE

The 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE has received a total of 126 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (26 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (17 complaints), and Air Bags (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE, potentially affecting up to 91,214 vehicles.

Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 01V024000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 13,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.

Consequence: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE

126 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 26 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 17 15 Crashes 12 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 8 5 Crashes 6 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Engine
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11282740 | AIR BAGS | | 160 miles Crash 1 Injury
TODAY WE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DIDN'T COME OUT UNTIL AFTER MY GRANDAUGHTER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHEILD.
#11085023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 167,980 miles
MY CAR GOES IN AND OUT OF OD BY ITS SELF AND THE OD BUTTON DOES NOT WORK WHILE IM DRIVING AND THE OD LIGHT FLASHES WHEN IT GOES ON AAND STOP WHEN IT DEACTIVATES IT SELF
#11084381 | ENGINE | | 213,000 miles Fire
I DROVE THE CAR FOR 2 MILES AND THE LEFT UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, NOW THE ENGINE IS DEAD AND IN NEED OF A NEW ENGINE?
#11084383 | ENGINE | | 213,900 miles Fire
AFTER DRIVING 2 MILES OR LESS THE RIGHT UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND NOW THE ENGINE IS BLOWN.
#11000340 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 148,000 miles
CAR DOES NOT START UNLESS YOU JIGGLE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING KEY OR PUMPING GAS PEDAL. HAD BATTERY CHECKED AS WELL AS STARTER AND IGNITIION SWITCH REPLACED BUT HAS NOT SOLVED PROBLEM.

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Safety Rating for the 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE

Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0100904 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE HARD TO START. *MR

0702F — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

ON SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8 L ENGINE, THE DRIVING PERFORMANCE MAY DETERIORATE, CAUSING HESITATION, ROUGH IDLE, AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION, DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION COIL. THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO IGNITION COIL EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN 0702F . *TT

0900901 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *JG

0100501 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SOME VEHICLES WITH VINS LOWER THAN JM1 BJ22** Y0 259030 MAY HAVE PCMS THAT MAY IMPROPERLY STORE AND DISPLAY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1300 DURING DTC RETRIEVAL. *TT

00600R — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

CONCERNS WITH AN EXHAUST RESONANCE NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AT APPROXIMATELY 2200 - 2300 RPM DURING ACCELERATION UNDER MODERATE LOADS. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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