2001 MAZDA PROTEGE

5 recalls, 68 complaints - 126 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 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

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

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.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED ... Read more

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

4,029 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TRADESONIC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. 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 EQUIPM... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.

724 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ALFAOTTO AUTO ACCESSORIES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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 WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5... Read more

13,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

Complaint Statistics

68 total complaints 18 crashes 1 fires 16 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	6
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR	2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE	2
SEAT BELTS	2
TIRES	2

Incident date: Aug 24, 2020

EVERY TIME I GO TO FASTEN MY SEAT BELT INTO THE BUCKLE, IT'S ALWAYS UNBUCKLING IT SELF. THIS HAPPENS IN STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. MY RADIOS SCREEN CANT BE SEEN OR READ. THE VISOR ON THE CAR BROKE OFF AND NOTHING WAS PULLING IT.

Incident date: Aug 24, 2020

Incident date: Jan 21, 2017

TAKATA RECALL I BOUGHT BY 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE A COUPLE YEARS AGO AND WAS NEVER SENT ANYTHING ABOUT ANY RECALLS. AFTER PULLING A CAR FAX REPORT THERE IS 5 RECALLS ALL HAVING TO DO WITH HEADLIGHTS. I'VE RECEIVED A TICKET FOR NO HEADLIGHTS ON WHEN THEY WERE ON AND WAS RECENCTLY IN A CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 21, 2017

Crash

Incident date: Jan 21, 2017

Crash

Incident date: Nov 2, 2015

GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AT INTERSECTION , AIRBAGS DID NOT WORK , AS A RESULT I HAVE SERIOUS CHEST PAINS . VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION GOING STRAIGHT WHILE A VEHICLE AT INTERSECTION WAS TURNING LEFT ACROSS MY ROAD.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 4, 2013

THE FUEL TANK HAS RUSTED AND THERE IS A NOTICEABLE GAS SMELL. *TR

Incident date: Jun 1, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MORE OFTEN WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2011

FUEL VAPOR ODORS BEGAN ACCUMULATING IN THE GARAGE DURING AN OVERNIGHT PARK. WHEN VAPORS BECAME EXCESSIVE, VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE. EVENTUALLY, THE VAPORS BECAME NOTICEABLE WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT.. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CAR CARE CLINIC AND DIAGNOSED WITH A SEVERELY RUSTED FUEL TANK. I A... Read more

Incident date: Feb 17, 2009

I PURCHASED MY 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE BRAND-NEW. AT ABOUT 60,000 MILES THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. GOING FROM SECOND GEAR INTO THIRD, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD BUCK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION, SO I HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. NOW AT 154,0... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2007

VEHICLE: 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE LX 2.0 LITER ENGINE FAILURE: KEY IS INSERTED IN IGNITION AND TURNED, STARTER WILL TURN OVER BUT ENGINE WILL NOT START. OCCURRENCE: INTERMITTENTLY, 3 TIMES IN 2 MONTHS. SERVICE: HAD IT TOWED EACH TIME TO A CERTIFIED MAZDA DEALERSHIP. FIRST TIME - THEY REPLACED TH... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2007

FRONT END COLLISION, AIR-BAG FAILED RESULTING IN INJURIES. *TR

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: May 14, 2006

I WAS AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT WHEN THEY ANNOUNCED A MAZDA PROTEGE WAS ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE WERE CALLED. FIRE WAS PUT OUT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT LOOKED TO FIND SOURCE OF FIRE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS ELECTRICAL. IT STARTED IN THE WIRING AT THE LEFT REAR DOOR. THE FIREMAN A... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 29, 2005

2001 MAZDA PROTEGE LEFT FRONT TIRE DETACHED FROM VEHICLE. *TS PRIOR TO THE WHEEL COMING OFF THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE AND SLOWED DOWN BUT BEFORE SHE COULD STOP THE WHEEL CAME OFF. THE VEHICLE CAME TO REST IN A DITCH THEN WAS LATER ABLE TO PULL ONTO THE RIGHT BERM. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE T... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2005

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END IMPACT OF AT LEAST 45 MPH. THIS WAS ALMOST A DIRECT FRONT COLLISION, THOUGH DAMAGE WAS SLIGHTLY GREATER ON ONE SIDE OF FRONT END THAT THE OTHER. BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED SO FORCE OF HIT WAS AT FULL SPEED. AVAILABLE FRONT END AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY CHEST (ST... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 19, 2004

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON FOR LAST YEAR. PROBLEM IS WITH ENGINE MISFIRE/CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WE HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING SUGGESTED: SPARK PLUGS, WIRES, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ENGINE TUNE UP, NEW TIRES, ETC. PROBLEM WORSENING. CAR RIDING ROUGHER, WORSENING GAS MILEAGE. *JB

Incident date: Nov 19, 2004

Incident date: Jul 16, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE HOUR AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HE HAD IT CHECKED BY A MECHANIC, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. IT WAS FIXED BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE EGR VALVE NEEDED TO BE FIXED. THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP GAVE CONS... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2005

Incident date: May 22, 2005

DT: CONTACT STATED THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING WHEN PUT ON A HIGHER FAN SETTING. CONSUMER LOOKED BEHIND THE DASH AND CONNECTOR WAS STARTING TO MELT. *AK

Incident date: Mar 30, 2005

WHILE ON A 300 MILE TRIP,\ I NOTICED A SLIGHT NOISE COMMING FROM MY REAR END. UPON MY RETURN HOME, THE NOISE GOT WORSE AND I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND FOUND THE BRAKE CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, AND A COMPLETE REAR END BRAKE JOB COSTING OVER $1,000.00 WAS REQUIRED. SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 52,00... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2005

Incident date: Mar 17, 2005

I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND EVERY TIME I STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHICH I FIRST THOUGHT TO BE THE CAR IN THE NEXT LANE. I DROVE ONE MORE BLOCK AND TURNED THE CORNER, BUT THE STEERING WAS LOCKING AND I HAD GREAT DIFFICULTY TURNING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, COMBUSTION GASES WERE IN THE COOLING ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2005

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Incident date: Jun 25, 2004

WHILE DRIVING MY MAZDA PROTEGE TO WORK WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT DOWN INTO FIRST GEAR. AFTER SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE, TRANS SHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR. DROVE NORMALLY FOR NEXT 15 MILES TO WORK. WHEN LEAVING FOR LUNCH, TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY AFTER 15 SECONDS IN DRIV... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2004

TREAD SEPARATION PROBLEM INVOLVING KUMHO ECSTA 711 TIRES.*MR THE VEHICLE FAILED THE VIRGINIA AUTO SAFTY INSPECTION DUE TO A VIOLATION INVOLVING THE TWO FRONT KUMHO TIRES. THE INSPECTOR EXPLAINED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE DUE TO (HIS OPINION) A SHIFTING OF THE BELTS. *NM

Incident date: Sep 18, 2002

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 40 TO 50 MPH VEHICLE JERKED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT STALL, BUT WOULD LOSE SPEED AND POWER. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Jun 1, 2004

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 3 CAR FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER HEAD IMPACTED THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING SEVERE HEADACHES. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 28, 2004

LAST NOVEMBER THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT IT TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP, WHO SAID THAT THEIR WAS AN ERROR WITH THE CODE AND THEY CLEARED IT AND RECALIBRATED IT. THEY SAID IT HAD GONE OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THREE MONTHS LATER (SHORTLY AFTER THE W... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2004

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD RUN A STOP SIGN AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON WHILE PASSING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. *SC *JB

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Mar 12, 2004

THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON. THE DEALER STATES THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *NM *LA

Incident date: Nov 30, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND IMPACTED A TREE. DRIVER SUSTAINED KNEE AND NECK INJURIES. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 12, 2002

I HAVE A 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE LX 2.0 AND IT HAS HAD A VIRBRATION IN THE STERRING COLUMN AND THROUGH OUT THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR ON12-10-02. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT IT IS NORMAL! IS IT?*AK

Incident date: Jun 16, 2003

BRAKE FAILURE ON MY 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE ES WHICH CAUSED ME TO REAR-END ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH VEHICLES ARE TOTAL LOSSES.*AK

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: May 25, 2003

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVIING AND WITH NO WARNING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP . DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Incident date: Apr 5, 2003

FRONT OF BUMPER PAINT CHIPS. IT LOOKS AS LIKE VERY FINE PARTICLES OF CHIP ALL ALONG THE VERY FRONT PORTION OF THE BUMPER. I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO MAZDA BOTH AT THE DEALERSHIP LEVEL AND WITH THE CORPORATE OFFICE. THE DEALERSHIPS DIAGNOSES WAS "OUTSIDE INFLUENCES", WHICH IS SO AMBIQUOUS AS ... Read more

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF A HEAD ON CRASH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME.*AK

Crash

Incident date: Apr 11, 2003

THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEATS BELT UNLATCHED. *JB

Crash

Incident date: Apr 11, 2003

THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEATS BELT UNLATCHED. *JB

Crash

Incident date: Feb 22, 2003

TIRE SIDEWALL BUBBLE/BLISTER UPON HITTING SHALLOW POTHOLE - THIS IS 3RD TIRE OCCURANCE, ALL WITH SAME SIDEWALL BLISTER DAMAGE, OF THE FOUR OE TIRES DELIVERED ON MY 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE ES. THE OE TIRES ARE DUNLOP SP SPORT 5000M P195/50R16 83 V. DOT IDENTIFICATION: DOT EULV 4MD0901. ALL TIRES HAVE BEEN... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2003

THE CRUISE CONTROL SELECTOR ON THE 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE IS A SHORT STALK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. ONCE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENABLED BY PRESSING A BUTTON IN THE END OF THE STALK, THE CRUISE SPEED IS SELECTED BY MOVING THE STALK DOWN. IF CRUISE IS INTERRUPTED, AS BY STEPPING ON THE BRAK... Read more

CONSUMER STATES HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG. TS

WHILE ACCELERATING VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A NOISE. DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE AND NOTICE A BRAKE DUST PROBLEM. PROBLEM RETURNED. DEALER SERVICED, AND NOTICED STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Jul 25, 2002

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT SHIFTER IS TOO EASY TO MOVE.*AK

Incident date: May 15, 2002

2 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED GOLFBALL SIZE BLISTERS WHERE SIDEWALL MEETS THE TREAD. *AK

Incident date: Apr 15, 2002

3RD CAR IN 3 CAR COLLISION. FULLY RESTRAINED IN 3 POINT BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS. UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER AND 7 1/2 MONTH OLD FETUS. NLM

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jan 3, 2002

I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE WAS DRIVEN WHILE LOW. I CHECK THE AIR IN MY TIRES ONCE SOMETIMES TWICE A WEEK. THE MECHANIC THAT LOOKED AT MY TIRE SAID THAT IT ONLY HAS TO BE A LITTLE LOW TO START RUBBING ON THE RIM. AS YOU CAN SEE BY MY MILEAGE I DRIVE QUITE A BIT. PLUS BOTH MY DAD (RETIRED) AND MY HU... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE

126 manufacturer communications from 93 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	25
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	9
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	7
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	7
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	6
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	5

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Speedometer replacement procedure

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Speedometer replacement procedure

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

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.

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

020000 SUSPENSION

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

010000 STEERING

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

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

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.

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)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

010000 STEERING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

200000 WHEELS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

350000 EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda dealerships) in California effective September 1, 2010.

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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-

020000 SUSPENSION

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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

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

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

020000 SUSPENSION

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

350000 EQUIPMENT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

350000 EQUIPMENT

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).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

350000 EQUIPMENT

RAISING A VEHICLE WITH A JACK CAN BE DANGEROUS IF NOT DONE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE CAN SLIP OFF THE JACK AND SERI-OUSLY INJURE SOMEONE. IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION, SOME IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE OWNER?S MANUAL.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Speedometer replacement procedure

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291

350000 EQUIPMENT

USE THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE TO MINIMIZE THE NEED TO REPLACE THE CATALYST CONVERTER/EXHAUST PIPE WHEN REMOVING OXYGEN SENSORS AND/OR AIR FUEL RATIO SENSORS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AVAILABILITY OF NON-REQUIRED TOOLS. *KB

140000 AIR BAGS

NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB

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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.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

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).

38 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 (current)	5	68
2000	3	126	View
1999	3	102	View
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

Other MAZDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
626	54	3,892	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View

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2001 MAZDA PROTEGE

Complaint Statistics

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA PROTEGE

MAZDA PROTEGE - All Years Overview

MAZDA PROTEGE - Year by Year

Other MAZDA Models