2003 Mazda Protege recalls and problems

The 2003 Mazda Protege has 0 recalls and 120 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2003 Mazda Protege
Photo: 2003 Mazda Protege by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 Protege model years — the most of any year.

0recalls
120complaints
16crashes
2fires
11injuries
67,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 1 complaints20022003: 8 complaints2004: 27 complaints2004272005: 9 complaints2006: 9 complaints20062007: 10 complaints2008: 11 complaints20082009: 7 complaints2010: 8 complaints20102011: 8 complaints2012: 5 complaints20122013: 6 complaints2014: 3 complaints20142015: 3 complaints2016: 1 complaints20162017: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202

2003 vs. other Mazda Protege years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Mazda Protege have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Mazda Protege. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mazda Protege?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (40), seat belts (17), power train (12). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.