Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Mazda Protege
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Mazda Protege has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 102 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V024000 MAZDA/REAR BRAKE HOSES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 29 complaints
- Air Bags 25 complaints
- Seat Belts 8 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 7 complaints
- Tires 7 complaints
Of the 102 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 102 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Mazda Protege has few recalls mainly concerning exterior lighting and brake hose issues, which reflect moderate reliability. Owners report frequent powertrain and airbag issues, suggesting average performance in long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 100,000–130,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| brake hoses | 50,000–70,000 miles | $150–$250 | occasional |
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 90,000–120,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 45,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light frequently
- Airbag warning lights on dashboard
- Brake fluid leaking
- Transmission slipping or whining noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Mazda Protege at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.