2001 Mazda Protege Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,833miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Mazda Protege, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,833 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.
“Check engine light has been coming on for last year. Problem is with engine misfire/catalytic converter. We have replaced everything suggested: spark plugs, wires, catalytic converter, engine tune up, new tires, etc. Problem worsening. Car riding rougher, worsening gas mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10140948, filed 2005-10, 40,666 miles“Fuel vapor odors began accumulating in the garage during an overnight park. When vapors became excessive, vehicle was parked outside. Eventually, the vapors became noticeable while idling at a traffic light.. Vehicle was taken to a car care clinic and diagnosed with a severely rusted fuel tank. I am grateful there was no fire from a spark.”
NHTSA complaint #10427966, filed 2011-09Related 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 2001 Mazda Protege
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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