1999 Mazda Protege Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,032miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Mazda Protege, 9% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,032 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving radiator fan relay became inoperable. Causing vehicle to pull out of the road, dealer will replace fan relay, but it will cost $350.00. Please provide further information. Ts.”
NHTSA complaint #10001101, filed 2002-12, 29,000 miles“1999 Mazda Protege was taken to dealership for repairs and the dealership would not honor the warranty. The vehicle was takne in for the timing, water pump, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10130190, filed 2005-07“My son purchased a 1999 Mazda Protege lx last year. He has had major problems with the engine running hot. He was told he needed a timing belt and water pump. He had the car fixed at a cost of $750.00. Again the same thing happened about two months later. He again is being told that he needs the same work done. This time it is going to cost him $900.00 and the engine has to be tested to see if there is no damage. If there is damage to the engine it will be more costly. Also the power locks are damaged and this occurred the first week of purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #10105940, filed 2005-01“Consumer states that there was an oil leak in his vehicle which was caused by a cracked engine block. Nlm. Consumer also stated that the clutch stuck at times.”
NHTSA complaint #8007873, filed 2002-04“The engine malfunctions without prior warning causing the speed of the vehicle to suddenly decreases from highway speed to 0-5 MPH while the tachometer moves wildly. Nlm”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 34 | 28% |
| 2002 | 7 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 16% |
| 2000 | 7 | 7% |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 | 10 | 22% |
| 1997 | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 19 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 9% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mazda Protege
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsTires
12 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mazda Protege
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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