2001 Mazda Protege Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Protege years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mazda Protege. That ranks 8th out of 9 Protege model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints, 22%), typically at around 48,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 13 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 50owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mazda Protege 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 22% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 16% | 25,742 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 12% | 103,739 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 10% | 32,675 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 8% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | 85,833 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% | 97,750 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 4% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mazda Protege recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some left side rear brake hoses were damaged during assembly. Brake fluid leakage could occur.
Risk: Brake performance would be degraded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Every time i go to fasten my seat belt into the buckle, it's always unbuckling it self. This happens in stationary and in motion. My radios screen cant be seen or read. The visor on the car broke off and nothing was pulling it.
Takata recall i bought by 2001 mazda protege a couple years ago and was never sent anything about any recalls. After pulling a car fax report there is 5 recalls all having to do with headlights. I've received a ticket for no headlights on when they were on and was recenctly in a car accident due to…
Got into an accident at intersection , airbags did not work , as a result i have serious chest pains . Vehicle was in motion going straight while a vehicle at intersection was turning left across my road.
The fuel tank has rusted and there is a noticeable gas smell. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda protege. The contact attempted to start the vehicle but the engine failed to start accompanied by an abnormal knocking from the engine. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred more often when the engine was cold. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Other Mazda Protege years
← 2000 Protege · 2002 Protege →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Protege | 120 | 0 |
| 2002 Protege | 98 | 0 |
| 2001 | 50 | 1 |
| 2000 Protege | 102 | 1 |
| 1999 Protege | 88 | 1 |
| 1998 Protege | 46 | 1 |
| 1997 Protege | 66 | 1 |
| 1996 Protege | 70 | 1 |
| 1995 Protege | 165 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda Protege?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mazda Protege?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Mazda Protege a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Protege model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.