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#BS-2000-MAZPRO-426F

2000 Mazda Protege

Based on reports from 126 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
126
Crashes
33
Fires
3
Recalls
3
TSBs
96
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 126 complaints, 33 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

voltage regulator damages alternator and battery

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

hesitating and jerking

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
3

gear shift broken

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

26 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
25
30–60K
13
60–90K
90–120K
2
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (25 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (26 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission26 (21%)
Air Bags:frontal17 (13%)
Airbags8 (6%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner4 (3%)
Suspension4 (3%)
Speed Control4 (3%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly3 (2%)
Tires:sidewall3 (2%)

2000 Mazda Protege: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mazda Protege, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 49,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mazda Protege, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mazda Protege, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mazda Protege, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:recliner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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14
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22
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12
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12
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13
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09
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17
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19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Mazda Protege. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

01V024000Feb 2001

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

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mazda Protege is the 1995 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2000 Mazda Protege vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

126

Class avg

313

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 126 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mazda Protege Model Years

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2000 Mazda Protege: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mazda Protege?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Mazda Protege is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 26 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Mazda Protege reliable?
The 2000 Mazda Protege has 126 complaints, 33 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Mazda Protege problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Mazda Protege has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Protege problems start?
Based on 50 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 49,800 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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