1999 Mazda Protege Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%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 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Mazda Protege, 2% of the 88 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Engine loses power significantly or sometimes goes upto 5000rpm in 5 MPH speed without any sign. Stalls middle of a street without any sign, as well. Air flow sensor was replaced by Mazda's expense on august 15. However, the same problem repeated to occur again in two month; and was told by dealer (in mi) that fuel pump needs to be replaced. Dealer advised not to drive the car because of unpredictability of the problem occurance. Completely out of control, and it is quite dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #734181, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mazda Protege
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsTires
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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