2000 Mazda Protege Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 10%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Mazda Protege, 10% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dt: the contact stated that about a year transmission was replaced. Now the engine light is coming on. The brakes are not tight enough and they are not working.”
NHTSA complaint #10140678, filed 2005-10, 45,000 miles“While driving at 25 MPH brakes were depressed, but vehicle did not slow down and it collided with the drivers side of another vehicle. No one was injured in the collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10057194, filed 2004-01, 33,000 miles“I had been in an accident in early 2006 that was reported to the police and when I applied my brakes, they were not effective. I thought it was the type of tire I had on my car so about 2 weeks ago I spent 600 for top of the line tires. On 11/17/2006, I was behind a car that slammed on their brakes and when I applied mine they did not slow the car down so I kept pumping them so hard I bruised my foot and crashed into the person in front of me totaling my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173956, filed 2006-11“Recall 01 v 024 000/rear brake hose: unable to get dealer, berlin city dealership, gorham, nh; phone# 603/752-6644 to honor manufacturer's recall. They would inform consumer that no parts were available or unable to porvide a proper appointment. Asking NHTSA to assist in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #891913, filed 2001-07“Vehicle started to make a whistling noise and was pulling to right hand side upon braking. Consumer was unsure of location of noise. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer replaced brake rotors and calipers. Please provide furthur details.”
NHTSA complaint #890039, filed 2001-06Related recalls
- 01V024000Feb 1, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some left side rear brake hoses were damaged during assembly. Brake fluid leakage could occur.Covers: Mazda Protege 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10173097Mar 12, 2020Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10153307Jan 14, 2019Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the…
- 10148003Oct 10, 2018Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO authorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the…
- 10142515May 11, 2018Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAOauthorized equipment. The Pro-Cut On-Car Brake Lathe has been added to the MNAO…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 11 | 11% |
| 2001 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 | 10 | 10% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 11% |
| 1997 | 11 | 17% |
| 1996 | 9 | 13% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 11% |
| 1992 | 5 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mazda Protege
29 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mazda Protege
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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