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2001 Mazda Protege Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Mazda Protege has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Mazda Protege

Airbags
10
Engine
9
Powertrain
6
Brakes
5
Tires
4
Electrical
3
Steering
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 17, 2009POWER TRAINI PURCHASED MY 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE BRAND-NEW. AT ABOUT 60,000 MILES THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED BLIN...
Aug 15, 2004POWER TRAINPARKED THE CAR IN THE GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT AND WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR TO LEAVE, STARTED THE ...
Jun 25, 2004POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING MY MAZDA PROTEGE TO WORK WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT DOWN INTO FIRST G...
Jul 25, 2002POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT SHIFTER IS TOO EASY TO MOVE.*AK
Nov 1, 2001POWER TRAINVEHICLE HAS BEEN PULLING TO LEFT WHILE DRIVING SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, A...
Sep 4, 2001POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE TRAVELING 35-45MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT JUMPED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL, CAUSING VE...

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