1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
3 recalls, 102 complaints - 117 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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... Read more
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.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 D... Read more
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.
00V301000 Oct 5, 2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PARTICULAR FACTORY INSTALLED AUDIO UNIT. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED AT LOW SPEED IN A HOT AND HUMID ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WINDOW OPEN, AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, AND AUDIO ON, CONDENSED WATER ON THE A/C DUCT SURFACE COULD DROP AND ENTER INTO THE... Read more
Consequence
IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AT ONE SPECIFIC SET OF TERMINALS, THE REAR RIGHT LOUDSPEAKER CAN OVERHEAT AND, IN SOME CASES, CATCH FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL AFFIX ALUMINUM TAPE OVER THE AUDIO UNIT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING.
Complaint Statistics
102 total complaints
26 crashes 1 fires 20 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 16 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 14 |
| AIR BAGS | 7 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 |
| TIRES | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
ENGINE
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Feb 1, 2018
THE PLASTIC DIP STICK TO CHECK OIL SNAPPED OFF
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 30, 2015
Incident date: Mar 3, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER AND FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE THAT NEEDED ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 30, 2015
Incident date: Mar 3, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER AND FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE THAT NEEDED ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 19, 2015
Incident date: Feb 7, 2007
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON NO MATTER WHAT THE READING SAYS CHANGE ALL PARTS WILL GO OFF BUT BACK ON AND FAIL INSPECTION MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR HAS BEEN CHANGE THREE TIMES AND CAYLI. CONVERTER TWICE. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 29, 2011
Incident date: Apr 15, 2011
THE HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER WORK ON LOW BEAM. THE HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK. UPON REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN COVER AND UNPLUGGING THE WIRING HARNESS I FOUND THAT THE CONNECTOR IS LITERALLY BURNED AND MELTED AT THE POINT OF CONNECTION IN THE HARNESS. MAZDA NO LONGER MAKES THE PART AND I CANNOT HAVE IT FIX... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 29, 2011
Incident date: Apr 15, 2011
THE HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER WORK ON LOW BEAM. THE HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK. UPON REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN COVER AND UNPLUGGING THE WIRING HARNESS I FOUND THAT THE CONNECTOR IS LITERALLY BURNED AND MELTED AT THE POINT OF CONNECTION IN THE HARNESS. MAZDA NO LONGER MAKES THE PART AND I CANNOT HAVE IT FIX... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 21, 2010
Incident date: Jan 18, 2010
PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT BELT AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR DOES NOT STAY LOCKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAFELY INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. THE SEAT BELT WAS RARELY IF EVER USED UNTIL THE CAR SEAT WAS INSTALLED. *TR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 22, 2009
Incident date: Sep 21, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 50 MPH. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE SUSTAINED MODERATE HEAD INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:VALVE
Apr 8, 2009
Incident date: Mar 22, 2009
FAULTY TIRE VALVES (DILL ACP 123 TR 418) ON A 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE DEFLATED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF A RECALL RELATING TO THE VALVE STEMS BY DILL-ACP MODEL TR-418. RECALL# 08T0228000. *JB SEE ALSO 10496085 *SY UPDATED 06/23/10.*JB THE CONSU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 25, 2008
Incident date: Sep 1, 2007
PROBLEM MAZDA TRANSMISSION FAILURE .MAZDA PROTEGE 1999 THIS CAR HAD A MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL RECENT ABOUT A YEAR FROM NOW. ONE MONTH AFTER OVERHAUL TRANSMISSION FAILED. MAZDA REFUSED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS FAILURE. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT OWNER EXPENSE EXACTLY ONE YEAR AFTER THAT TRANSMIS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 28, 2007
Incident date: Jun 15, 2007
WE OWN A MAZDA PROTEGE 1999. BOTH THE HEADLIGHTS & BRIGHT LIGHTS FAILED. WE TRIED REPLACING BULBS & A RELAY, NEITHER OF WHICH WORKED. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT AN INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICAL SHOP. THE OWNER STATED THAT THE INTERNAL WIRING FOR THESE COMPONENTS BURNED OUT. THIS COULD HAVE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 21, 2005
Incident date: Jul 8, 2005
1999 MAZDA PROTEGE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS AND THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKNE IN FOR THE TIMING, WATER PUMP, ETC. *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 6, 2005
Incident date: Jun 20, 2005
1999 MAZDA PROTEGE DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. REPAIRS WERE MADE AND THE TOTAL CAME UP TO $804.64. *MR A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 7, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
MY SON PURCHASED A 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE LX LAST YEAR. HE HAS HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING HOT. HE WAS TOLD HE NEEDED A TIMING BELT AND WATER PUMP. HE HAD THE CAR FIXED AT A COST OF $750.00. AGAIN THE SAME THING HAPPENED ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER. HE AGAIN IS BEING TOLD THAT HE NEEDS THE... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jan 7, 2005
Incident date: Jan 6, 2005
I AM NOW HAVING TO PUT THE 3RD TRANSMISSION IN MY 99 MAZDA PROTEGE, THE FIRST TWO WERE AT MAZDA EXPENSE AND I FEEL THE 3RD SHOULD BE AS WELL SINCE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THIS MODEL.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 7, 2005
Incident date: Jan 6, 2005
I AM NOW HAVING TO PUT THE 3RD TRANSMISSION IN MY 99 MAZDA PROTEGE, THE FIRST TWO WERE AT MAZDA EXPENSE AND I FEEL THE 3RD SHOULD BE AS WELL SINCE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THIS MODEL.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 23, 2004
Incident date: Jun 11, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE TRANSMISSION.*MR THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED A 32600 MILES. THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. *NM
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
MY CAR STARTED WITH UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION LAST FEB. 2003. THEN IT STARTED TO FELL LIKE THE GEARS WERE SLIPPING. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. NOW, IT IS OCT. 2003 AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. LAST NIGHT THE CAR GOT STUCK IN LOW G... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
MY CAR STARTED WITH UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION LAST FEB. 2003. THEN IT STARTED TO FELL LIKE THE GEARS WERE SLIPPING. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. NOW, IT IS OCT. 2003 AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. LAST NIGHT THE CAR GOT STUCK IN LOW G... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
I BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST 1999,IT HAD 12 MILES ON IT I HAD JUST GOTTEN RID OF ANOTHER PROTEGE 1994 THE MOST LOUSY CAR I HAD EVER SEEN,I HAD SPENT OVER$ 8,000 ON REPAIRS. 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 2 YEARS. 2 SETS OF CV BOOTS ETC. ANYWAY I THOUGHT IF I COULD GET A NEW ONE I WOULD NOT HAVE ANY TROUBLE FOR A ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS THE FIRST TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPAIRED. NOW AT 47,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT AGAIN. JOEY
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS THE FIRST TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPAIRED. NOW AT 47,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT AGAIN. JOEY
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 19, 2004
Incident date: Feb 27, 2004
I OWNED A 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE THAT HAD THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 49500 MILES. APPROXIMATELY 24 MONTHS LATER AT 85000 MILES, THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AS WELL. IN BOTH INSTANCES THE PROBLEMS WAS THE AXLE BREAKING THE RESTRAINING CLIP CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO MOVE OUT OF PO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jan 26, 2004
Incident date: Jan 22, 2004
CLUTCH FAILURE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME CLUTCH FAILED. FIRST TIME AT 57K, NOW AT 149K. FIRST TIME WAS FIXED AT MAZDA DEALERSHIP, BOTH REPLACED WITH MAZDA CLUTCH PARTS. HIGHWAY MILES USED MAJORITY OF TIME. *LA
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 30, 2003
Incident date: Dec 12, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER MOTORIST. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER STERNUM FROM IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL. *NM
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 15, 2003
Incident date: Nov 28, 2003
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 16, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
1999 MAZDA PROTEGE WITH 40K MILES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. CAR PURCHASED NEW AND CARED FOR, AT RECENT SERVICE VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO HAVE SLIPPAGE IN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR AND TRANS WILL NOT "LOCK UP". REBUILD STARTS AT $1700 AND GOES UP. MAZDA SEEMS TO HAVE PROBLEMS RELATING TO TRANSMISSIONS AND... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 25, 2003
Incident date: Jul 6, 2003
TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE AND DAMAGED THE FENDER WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED. FIRESTONE, SIZE P185/65R14, DOT# H406JDNO79. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING. THE CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE A/C, RADIO AND REDUCED SPEED TO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 21, 2003
Incident date: Aug 21, 2003
THE CAR HESITATES BEFORE TAKING OFF AFTER STOPPING. WHEN IT DOES SWITCH INTO THE RIGHT GEAR AND MOVE FORWARD, IT IS AS IF YOU HAVE BEEN HIT IN THE REAR BECAUSE IT JERKS FORWARD HARD. THE CAR THEN DOES NOT ACCELERATE VERY WELL.*AK
TIRES
Jul 17, 2003
Incident date: Jul 7, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 14, 2003
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JERK FORWARD THAN STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP HAS SERVICED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES,PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Jun 17, 2003
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
YOUR RECENTLY ANNOUNCED INVESTIGATION INTO SLOW TIRE LEAKS DUE TO BAD STEEL WHEELS ON GM PRODUCTS PROMPTED ME TO WRITE ABOUT THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH MY 99 MAZDA PROTEGE ALLOY WHEEL THAT I JUST REPLACED AT FULL COST. MAZDA TOLD ME THEY HAVE HAD NO COMPLAINTS ON THE TYPE OF DEFECT THAT I HAD--A PINHO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 4, 2003
Incident date: Jun 4, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH, SUDDENLY INTERMITTENTLY THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS ON, ENGINE SLOWED DOWN TO 40MPH. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE THREE TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
May 23, 2003
Incident date: May 22, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE STRUTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 15, 2003
Incident date: Aug 25, 2003
DUE TO COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE HIT A STEEL POLE AND DAMAGED THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR SCC *JB
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 15, 2003
Incident date: Aug 25, 2003
DUE TO COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE HIT A STEEL POLE AND DAMAGED THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR SCC *JB
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 21, 2003
Incident date: Apr 21, 2003
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 18, 2003
Incident date: Apr 14, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 20, 2003
Incident date: Mar 10, 2003
1999 MAZDA PROTEGE RECEIVED O/D OFF LIGHT, SPEEDOMETER DROPPED OUT AND SLIPPAGE IN GEARS, (O/D), BROUGHT TO SCHWARTZ MAZDA, SHREWSBURY, NJ, THEY SOLD ME A NEW TRANSMISSION, (76000 MILES ON ODOMETER), CAR STILL HAD SAME TROUBLE. ADVISED MAZDA THAT I FELT THIS IS A MISDIAGNOSIS, PER NHTSB TECH SERVIC... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 5, 2003
THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SHIP REPLACED THE REAR STRUTS. *JB
AIR BAGS
Feb 25, 2003
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF NORTH CAROLINA'S LETTER TO MAZDA CORPORATION ASKED FOR AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO CONSUMER'S COMPLAINT CONCERNING A CRASH DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE AND NON DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS WHICH RESULTED IN INJURIES. ADD TO 568358. *AK *JB
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 25, 2003
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF NORTH CAROLINA'S LETTER TO MAZDA CORPORATION ASKED FOR AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO CONSUMER'S COMPLAINT CONCERNING A CRASH DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE AND NON DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS WHICH RESULTED IN INJURIES. ADD TO 568358. *AK *JB
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 8, 2003
Incident date: Dec 31, 2002
I BOUGHT A NEW MAZDA PROTEGE IN 1999. I HAVE TAKEN EVERY PRECAUTION TO MAKE SURE MY CAR WAS TAKEN CARE OF. I DID ALL THE MAINTENANCE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE DONE WHEN THEY WERE DUE. AFTER ALL THE CARE I TOOK, MY CAR'S TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON DEC. 31, 2002 WITH ONLY 66,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THEY SAID... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 7, 2003
Incident date: Oct 9, 2002
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, WHERE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TS SCC
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 2, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
BRAKES FAILED WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT A STEEL BEAM POLE. THERE THERE WERE NO BRAKE INDICATORS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, AFTER THE IMPACT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. *TT CONSUMER HASN'T RECEIVED A RESPONSE FRON MAZDA NORTH AMERICA. SCC. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 2, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
BRAKES FAILED WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT A STEEL BEAM POLE. THERE THERE WERE NO BRAKE INDICATORS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, AFTER THE IMPACT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. *TT CONSUMER HASN'T RECEIVED A RESPONSE FRON MAZDA NORTH AMERICA. SCC. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 26, 2002
Incident date: Apr 14, 2001
THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY WHICH CAUSED A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE NOISE IN THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, ON FOUR OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK INTO A LOWER GEAR WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED AND NO REP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Dec 17, 2002
Incident date: Dec 16, 2002
WHILE DRIVING RADIATOR FAN RELAY BECAME INOPERABLE. CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL OUT OF THE ROAD, DEALER WILL REPLACE FAN RELAY, BUT IT WILL COST $350.00. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 22, 2002
ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY MAZDA 7/26/00 DUE TO TECH. BULLETIN. SINCE THEN SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY JERKING INTO A LOWER GEAR, AT BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. MAZDA DEALER UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR IDENTIFY PROBLEM AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS. MR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 30, 2002
Incident date: Sep 20, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR CRASH WHERE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED. MAZDA WAS NOTIFIED. *MR
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 31.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
117 manufacturer communications from 90 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 20 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 8 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 7 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 5 |
09-016-23
Feb 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-016-23
Feb 28, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
02-004-22a
Nov 18, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
09-024-22
Jul 18, 2022
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
01-006-22
Jun 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in st
02-004-22
May 24, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
SA-014-22
Mar 29, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.
01-003/22
Mar 17, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test
01-003/22
Mar 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test
01-006-21-3779b
Dec 21, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost.
05-002-21-3854
Dec 8, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission (A/T) oil cooler and lines must be power flushed completely before an overhauled or replacement A/T is installed (except SKYACTIV-DRIVE)
01-006-21-3779a
Aug 24, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
01-006-21-3779a
Aug 24, 2021
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
09-025-21-3824
Aug 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver??A?A?s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided w
SA-041-21
Jun 9, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer: NOTE: Instructions are found under the "Attachments" section onc
01-005-21-3778
Feb 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to t
01-006-21-3779
Feb 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
07-001-21-3775
Jan 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is
09-002-21-3770
Jan 21, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
09-002-21-3770
Jan 21, 2021
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
09-002-21-3770
Jan 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
02-002-20-3651
Jan 9, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
02-002-20-3651
Jan 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
02-002-20-3651
Jan 9, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
09-003-20-3671
Jan 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility
09-003-20-3671
Jan 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility
07-002-19-3616a
Dec 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is
07-002-19-3616a
Dec 17, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is
07-002-19-3616a
Dec 17, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is
07-002-19-3616
Jul 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is
07-002-19-3616
Jul 16, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
00-003-19-3583
Mar 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.
09-009-19-3566
Jan 14, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
01-004-19-3558
Jan 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. The odor is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. Sulfur smell is not a
09-002-19-3554
Jan 3, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid anypotential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference,which can be avoided with pro
01-001-19-3551
Jan 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
01-002-19-3552
Jan 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Mazda GR8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda GR8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test
02-001-19-3550
Jan 2, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
00-001-18-3446a
Oct 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle- specific workshop manual or owner's man
00-001-18-3446a
Oct 10, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle- specific workshop manual or owner's man
00-003-18-3480a
Oct 10, 2018
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO authorized equipment program. NOTE: Accu-turn is still an ap
00-003-18-3480a
Oct 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO authorized equipment program. NOTE: Accu-turn is still an ap
09-014-18-3443a
Oct 10, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of the Mazda Pocket Paint Guide are available for order on Mazda e-
09-014-18-3443a
Oct 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of the Mazda Pocket Paint Guide are available for order on Mazda e-
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
09-034-18-3430a
Oct 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
01-016-18-3522
Sep 6, 2018
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
On some vehicles, a sulfur smell or 'rotten egg' odor may be noticed coming from the exhaust system. The odor is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. Sulfur smell is not a
09-034-18-3430
Aug 31, 2018
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co
00-003-18-3480
May 11, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAOauthorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO authorizedequipment program.NOTE: Accu-turn is still an appro
07-002-18-3432
Apr 16, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/Cevaporator/cooling unit which is c
09-019-18-3450
Mar 26, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with p
01-008-18-3451
Mar 26, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto
01-009-18-3452
Mar 26, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The Mazda GR8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda GR8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test
02-006-18-3449
Mar 26, 2018
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
02-006-18-3449
Mar 26, 2018
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
00-001-18-3446
Mar 22, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
09-014-18-3443
Mar 22, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
09-035-17-3080
Aug 7, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to co
0901216
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide
0900716
Feb 17, 2016
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
0100516
Feb 15, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291
0100516
Feb 15, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291
09-034-14-2956
Aug 15, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO
00-002-14-2936
Jun 10, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS RECEIVED MANY REQUESTS FROM OUR DEALERS ASKING US TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES AS AN OPTION FOR MNAO AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT. DUE TO YOUR FEEDBACK AND AFTER EVALUATING A FEW ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES, WE
09-027-14-2935
Jun 10, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. THE FOLLOWING ARE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, WHICH CAN BE AVOIDED WITH P
07-002-13-2842
Oct 28, 2013
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A MUSTY/MILDEW TYPE ODOR MAY COME FROM THE VENTS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM IS OPERATING. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE A/C IS FIRST TURNED ON. THIS ODOR IS THE RESULT OF MOLD GROWTH IN THE A/C EVAPORATOR/COOLING UNIT WHICH IS
00-001-13-2748A
Apr 17, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. MAZDA RECOMMENDS DEALERS FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLES AS CITED IN THE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC WORKSHOP MANUAL OR OWNER?S MANU
SB-09-005-13
Mar 11, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
MAZDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE OF FOOT PLACED ON PEDALS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER USE, AND PLACEMENT, OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE
SB-09-005-13
Mar 11, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MAZDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE OF FOOT PLACED ON PEDALS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER USE, AND PLACEMENT, OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE
09-005-13-2781
Mar 11, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTEN-TIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. THE FOLLOWING ARE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, WHICH CAN BE AVOIDED WITH
00-001-13-2748
Jan 15, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. MAZDA RECOMMENDS DEALERS FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLES AS CITED IN THE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC WORKSHOP MANUAL OR OWNER?S MANU
02-001-13-2752
Jan 14, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SIGNS OF OIL ON THE STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS. IN MOST CASES THE OIL THAT IS PRESENT IS NORMAL, AND A RESULT OF THE OIL THAT REMAINS ON THE SHAFT DURING THE NORMAL SWEEPING PROCESS OF THE SHAFT SEAL. FOLLOW TH
00-004-12-2741
Dec 19, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. MAZDA RECOMMENDS DEALERS FOLLOW THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLES AS CITED IN THE VEHICLE-SPECIFIC WORKSHOP MANUAL OR OWNER?S MANU
00307
Apr 18, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AVAILABILITY OF NON-REQUIRED TOOLS. *KB
0800306
Oct 4, 2006
140000 AIR BAGS
NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB
00204
Oct 26, 2004
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
EVAPORATIVE EMMISSIONS AND RECIVER ADAPTERS. *EH
0102504
Jul 21, 2004
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0902604
Jul 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
0100904
Feb 23, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE HARD TO START. *MR
0900403
Feb 7, 2003
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID LINE REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
0700402
Aug 30, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING MUSTY / MILDEW ODOR. *TT
0702F
Jul 1, 2002
185000 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 IGN
N/A
Apr 22, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR(S) REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. *SLC
0900702
Mar 8, 2002
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SUBJECT REGARDING TRUNK KEY DIFFICULT TO INSERT OR UNABLE TO TURN KEY OR CYLINDER FLAP BROKEN. *SLC
0900602
Mar 8, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SUBJECT REGARDING GAUGE / SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. *TT
0100602
Feb 28, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND RELATED COMPONENT REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. *SLC
0100702
Feb 25, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0402 STORED IN MEMORY. *SLC
0900302
Feb 8, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP COMING OFF. *SLC
0901801
Dec 21, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON SERVICE INFORMATION FOR KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *SLC
0901401
Dec 10, 2001
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT DOOR GLASS WON'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. *JG
0901201
Nov 26, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTIONS. *JG
0900901
Nov 1, 2001
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *JG
0101801
Nov 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH P0171, P1170, LACK OF POWER, HESITATION. *JG
0101201
Jun 28, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LUUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0402 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
01400R
Nov 29, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A RATTLING NOISE HEARD FROM THE ENGINE WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH OR WHEN REVVING THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. *TT
01100R
Oct 18, 2000
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ON SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VINS, THE DOOR KEY CYLINDER FLAP MAY BREAK ALLOWING A PIECE(S) OF THE FLAP TO ENTER THE CYLINDER THEREBY MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO INSERT THE KEY AND CAUSING KEY ROTATION TO STICK. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA PROTEGE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99029
Opened: Sep 30, 1999 , Closed: May 10, 2000
HEADLIGHT WIRE BREAKAGE
IN ITS LETTER DATED APRIL 21, 2000, MAZDA STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 79,000 MODEL YEAR 1995 AND 1996 MAZDA PROTEGE VEHICLES BUILT FROM JUNE 1994 THROUGH JULY 1995.MAZDA DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLE
PE99038
Opened: May 20, 1999 , Closed: Sep 30, 1999
LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS
BASED ON THE REVIEW OF MAZDA'S INVESTIGATION AND TESTING, EXAMINATION OF TWO FAILED FIELD UNITS (A HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND A COMBINATION SWITCH), AND TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS OF SEVERAL COMPLAINANTS, IT APPEARS THAT THE HEADLIGHT LEAD WIRE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO AND LOCATED JUST BELOW THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER, ... Read more
PE94059
Opened: Jul 28, 1994 , Closed: Nov 30, 1994
AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE94029
Opened: Mar 24, 1994 , Closed: Jul 28, 1994
CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
MAZDA PROTEGE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA PROTEGE across all model years (1990, 2006).
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Total Recalls
1,380
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
242
Reported Crashes
30
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
MAZDA PROTEGE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 145 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 133 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 68 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 126 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 3 | 102 | |
| 1998 | 2 | 53 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 103 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 91 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 232 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 89 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 56 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 72 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 60 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 45 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |