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2001 Mazda Protege Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2001 Mazda Protege, and owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
50
owner complaints to NHTSA
12 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
24–28
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2001 Mazda Protege

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 01V024000 Reported 13,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some left side rear brake hoses were damaged during assembly. Brake fluid leakage could occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake hose and, if necessary, replace the hose. Owner notification began february 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2001 Mazda Protege have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,680 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 10 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Every time i go to fasten my seat belt into the buckle, it's always unbuckling it self. This happens in stationary and in motion. My radios screen cant be seen or read. The visor on the car broke off”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 16, 2020 · Seat belts

“Takata recall i bought by 2001 mazda protege a couple years ago and was never sent anything about any recalls. After pulling a car fax report there is 5 recalls all having to do with headlights. I've”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2017 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined24–28 mpg
City / Highway22–25 / 28–31
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.6/2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Mazda Protege model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda Protege model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Mazda Protege02
1990 Mazda Protege137
1991 Mazda Protege151
1992 Mazda Protege163
1993 Mazda Protege144
1994 Mazda Protege174
1995 Mazda Protege4165
1996 Mazda Protege170
1997 Mazda Protege166
1998 Mazda Protege146
1999 Mazda Protege188
2000 Mazda Protege1102
2001 Mazda Protege150
2002 Mazda Protege098
2003 Mazda Protege0120

Checking a specific 2001 Mazda Protege

How do I know if my 2001 Mazda Protege has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Mazda Protege; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V024000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mazda models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.