2001 Mazda Protege Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Mazda Protege, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year.
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: contact stated the air conditioner was not working when put on a higher fan setting. Consumer looked behind the dash and connector was starting to melt.”
NHTSA complaint #10121901, filed 2005-05“During an attempt to change a flat tire jack collapsed while raising vehicle. Dealership examined jack, and concluded a bolt looked soft resulting in collapse. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #899626, filed 2001-11“Strong heavy fumes entered vehicle, causing driver and passenger to become nauseated. Consumer has gotten mixed diagnosis of what the cause could be. Dealer's technican believed some substance leaking from engine and dashboard compartment caused fumes to enter vehicle while air conditioning was on. Consumer lived in a hot climate area that required air conditioning to run a lot. Mazda never heard of complaint, and believed fumes might come from interior. Mazda didn't have a remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #894445, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 8% |
| 1996 | 6 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mazda Protege
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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