2000 Mazda Protege vs 2002 Mazda Protege
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Mazda Protege | 2002 Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 102 | 98 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 99 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–27 | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,800 mi | 62,502 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda Protege | Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 29 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 8 |
| Tires | 7 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2000 Mazda Protege
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.