2002 Mazda Protege 5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Protege 5 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Mazda Protege 5. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 185,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mazda Protege 5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 185,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Mazda Protege 5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mazda Protege 5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The security alarm feature becomes activated and will not deactivate with either the key fob, the ignition key, disconnecting the battery, or pulling the internal ignition/alarm fuse. This prevents the car from being started and driven for indeterminate periods of time. This happens after the…
Other Mazda Protege 5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mazda Protege 5?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mazda Protege 5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mazda Protege 5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Protege 5 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.