2001 Mazda Protege Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Mazda Protege, 8% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 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 sidewall bubble/blister upon hitting shallow pothole - this is 3rd tire occurance, all with same sidewall blister damage, of the four oe tires delivered on my 2001 Mazda Protege es. The oe tires are dunlop sp sport 5000m p195/50r16 83 v. Dot identification: DOT eulv 4md0901. All tires have been inflated to 30-35 PSI at time of impact and the pothole was sufficiently minor as to cause no damage to the alloy rim or any other scrape or damage to the tire. The sidewall blister would form within several miles driving after impact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10008041, filed 2003-02, 29,500 miles“I was told that the tire was driven while low. I check the air in my tires once sometimes twice a week. The mechanic that looked at my tire said that it only has to be a little low to start rubbing on the rim. As you can see by my mileage I drive quite a bit. Plus both my dad (retired) and my husband work for uniroyal tires. My husband is a tirebuilder. I am just glad the tires didn't blow while I was driving on the highway. I am 36 years old and this is the first time I have every had a tire ruined in 20000 miles. I think something is wrong with these tires. So does my dad and husband. …”
NHTSA complaint #756394, filed 2002-01“Tread separation problem involving kumho ecsta 711 tires. The vehicle failed the virginia auto safty inspection due to a violation involving the two front kumho tires. The inspector explained that the tread was separating from the tire due to (his opinion) a shifting of the belts.”
NHTSA complaint #10083733, filed 2004-07Related service bulletins
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
Tires: 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 2001 Mazda Protege
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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