The vehicle dossier US · 2000

2000 Mazda
PROTEGEProblems & recalls

102 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 33 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 102 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components33 reports
Transmission & drivetrain29 reports
Air bags25 reports
Brakes9 reports
Engine9 reports
Electrical system6 reports
Suspension4 reports
Visibility2 reports
Body & structure1 reports
Steering1 reports
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION24
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL17
AIR BAGS8
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER4
SUSPENSION4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY3
POWER TRAIN3
TIRES:SIDEWALL3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
TIRES:TREAD/BELT2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2
SEAT BELTS2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH2
TIRES2
ENGINE2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
SEATS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
EQUIPMENT1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
STRUCTURE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
STEERING1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
WHEELS:HUB1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT1
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Nov 27, 2019
Mileage, where supplied

45,000 miles is the median among 41 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 36,000–66,097 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

3 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Apr 7, 2009 Safety recallEXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 09E012000

Reported concern

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Manufacturer’s stated response

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Read campaign 09E012000 at NHTSA
Mar 23, 2006 Safety recallEXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E026000

Reported concern

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Manufacturer’s stated response

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Read campaign 06E026000 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2001 Safety recallSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCampaign 01V024000

Reported concern

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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 RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Read campaign 01V024000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

96 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Aug 8, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions09-038-24In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s respons…NHTSA ID 11006987

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the “Speedometer Replacement Label”. Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda’s vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO’s services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11006987 at NHTSA
Jul 29, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSA-011-24bMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or…NHTSA ID 11005671

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11005671 at NHTSA
Jun 7, 2024 OtherSA-011-24aMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or…NHTSA ID 11003398

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11003398 at NHTSA
Feb 28, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions09-016-23Speedometer replacement procedureNHTSA ID 10232299

Speedometer replacement procedure

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10232299 at NHTSA
Nov 18, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions02-004-22aSome customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft se…NHTSA ID 10226814

Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.

Components: SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10226814 at NHTSA
Jul 18, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions09-024-22In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.NHTSA ID 10217209

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10217209 at NHTSA
Jun 22, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions01-006-22This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new ve…NHTSA ID 10215274

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10215274 at NHTSA
May 24, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions02-004-22Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft se…NHTSA ID 10213185

Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.

Components: SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10213185 at NHTSA
Mar 29, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSA-014-22Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.NHTSA ID 10209761

Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10209761 at NHTSA
Mar 17, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions01-003/22The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bull…NHTSA ID 10209778

The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10209778 at NHTSA
Feb 23, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions00-001-22Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or…NHTSA ID 10208556

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.

Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10208556 at NHTSA
Dec 21, 2021 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions01-006-21-3779bBattery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replace…NHTSA ID 10205994

Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10205994 at NHTSA
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04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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