1999 Mazda Protege Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 14%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Mazda Protege, 14% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 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.
“Tire tread separated from tire and damaged the fender while driving at normal speed. Firestone, size p185/65r14, DOT# h406jdno79. Dealer notified. While driving on the highway the vehicle and steering wheel started shaking. The consumer turned off the A/C, radio and reduced speed to listen and determine the cause. Only two exits away from their exit, the consumer heard a thud. He pulled over and saw the right rear fender hanging off to the curb and the right rear tire was bald. All the tread on the surface was gone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10034563, filed 2003-11, 66,500 miles“Tire tread separated on both front tires on the inside of tires down to metal belt. Was noticed before any flat occured because strips of tire tread were hitting the inside of the fender well making a lot of noise. Returned tires to firestone dealer but was told problem was due to alignment which I did not agree with. Took tires to another shop ( sam's club) and was told that the tire failures were not alignment related and must be due to tire defects. I replaced the tires and the new tires show no signs of misalignment wear. The failed tires are still in my possesion. …”
NHTSA complaint #729165, filed 2000-08“I wasn't sure if this tire was part of the recall on firestone, but I thought I should check. I've only owned the car for a year and bought it brand new. It surprised me to have a tire blow out and have it unrepairable. The reason the tire blew out wasn't from a nail or glass, but the side of the tire was wore down and therefore unrepairable. What surprised me even more is that the dealer who replaced the tire said that it looked as though it was rubbed against concrete. How can you rub against concrete from the drivers side when you park along the curbs with the passenger side. …”
NHTSA complaint #734691, filed 2000-10“Took car into dealership for investigation of 'humming' noise coming from front right tire and vibration of steering at 65mph. Service dept stated all four tires are cupping in causing uneven wear on tread.also stated that the front right wheel is bent. They recommended replacing all four tires, new wheel,and alignment. (DOT number: h48n tiresize: p195/55r15)”
NHTSA complaint #739125, filed 2001-01“Driver side front tire blew out at 35mph, wheel slightlly bent, driver side rear tire had bubble in the sidewall. Firestone dealer replaced tires and gave adjusted credit. I see that others owners are having similar problems with these tires. Please consider danger when traveling at higher rate of speed. (DOT number: h406jdn239 tiresize: 18565r14)”
NHTSA complaint #736276, filed 2000-11Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 8% |
| 2002 | 9 | 9% |
| 2001 | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 | 7 | 7% |
| 1999 | 12 | 14% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mazda Protege
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsEngine cooling
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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