NHTSA Safety Recalls
Mazda Protege Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2003, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 4 model years (2000–2003) the Mazda Protege has 16 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2001 with 5; the cleanest is 2000 with 3.
- Model years
- 4
- Total recalls
- 16
- Worst year
- 2001
- Cleanest year
- 2000
2000–2003
5 recalls
3 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mazda Protege | 4 | |
| 2002 Mazda Protege | 4 | |
| 2001 Mazda Protege | 5 | |
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Mazda Protege
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING11
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS3
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.