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Common Problems with 2000 Mazda Protege

Retrospectively, the 2000 Mazda Protege had 40 complaints, and 20% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2000 Mazda Protege?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2000 Mazda Protege fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 8 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4 SUSPENSION 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 POWER TRAIN 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 SEAT BELTS 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 TIRES 2 ENGINE 2 EQUIPMENT 1 STRUCTURE 1 STEERING 1 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SEATS 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1

Worst 2000 Mazda Protege Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

RECLINER
2000 Mazda Protege February 15, 2001 Victims: 2

Vehicle was hit from the rear at 50 mph which caused driver's and passenger's seats to collapse backwards, also, air bags did not deploy, cause unk...

FRONTAL
2000 Mazda Protege September 3, 2002 Victims: 2

While driving at 30mph was involved in frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed on impact, causing injuries.*ak *jb

AIR BAGS
2000 Mazda Protege April 18, 2003 Victims: 2 Mileage: 41000 miles

While driving w. bound at about 25 mph, passenger side of car was impacted by vehicle going s. bound at about 40 mph. car was forced sw through a cu...