2000 Mazda Protege air bags problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2000 Mazda Protege — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Today we got into an accident and the passenger airbag didn't come out until after my grandaughter's face hit the windsheild.”
filed Nov 27, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mazda protege. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the front driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently and without warning. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road safely and the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not…”
filed Nov 5, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Protege years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Protege | 10 | 8% |
| 2002 Protege | 9 | 9% |
| 2001 Protege | 11 | 22% |
| 1999 Protege | 21 | 24% |
| 1998 Protege | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 Protege | 12 | 18% |
| 1996 Protege | 24 | 34% |
| 1995 Protege | 41 | 25% |
| 1994 Protege | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 Protege | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 Protege | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Mazda Protege
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.