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1999 Mazda Protege Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 88 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Mazda Protege, 1% of the 88 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200365%
200211%
200124%
200022%
199911%
199511%

Other parts of the 1999 Mazda Protege

Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Air bags
21 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Mazda Protege

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology