Model year record

2001 Mazda Protege

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 68 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V024000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
13,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-02-01
Owners notified
2001-02-20

Defect description

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

Safety risk

BRAKE PERFORMANCE WOULD BE DEGRADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 1-800-222-5500.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags636,673 mi
Air bags: frontal448,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission353,478 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Electrical system2
Engine222,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling220,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine215,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Fuel system, gasoline2131,000 mi
Seat belts225,500 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device243,000 mi
Tires2
Vehicle speed control2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system: wiring168,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system140,666 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system140,666 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic113,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper151,850 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads151,850 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor151,850 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings151,850 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure: body1153,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1
Suspension1
Tires: sidewall129,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt1
Unknown or other1170,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Wheels1153,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.