2002 Mazda Protege Review

2002 Mazda Protege is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 175.30 in length and 55.50 in height. Made in Japan, 2002 Mazda Protege has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 14,975 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2002 Mazda Protege. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 25 of gasoline in the city and 25 on highways.

Make: Mazda
Model: Protege
Trims Available: 3
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $14,975 USD
MPG: 25 City / 30 - 31 HWY
Tires: 195/55R15
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Mazda Protege 2002 Trims

2002 Mazda Protege DX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2002 Mazda Protege LX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2002 Mazda Protege ES

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 30 - 31 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E038000 started on /Date(1147060800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. 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.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.

Recall 06E064000 started on /Date(1153108800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

Recall 09E025000 started on /Date(1242014400000-0400)/.

Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 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.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

FAQ

2002 Mazda Protege is made in Japan between 1990 to 2003.

The 2002 Mazda Protege is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2002 Mazda Protege look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2002 Mazda Protege’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 25 miles, which is lower then 2001 Mazda Protege.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2002 Mazda Protege so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2002 Mazda Protege is lower than $6,538.

There are 4 recalls recorded in our database for 2002 Mazda Protege that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Mazda All models of 2002

Mazda 626

$13,075 - $15,700
25 City / 30 - 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mazda Millenia

$13,075 - $15,700
25 City / 30 - 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mazda MPV

$13,075 - $15,700
25 City / 30 - 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mazda MX-5 Miata

$13,075 - $15,700
25 City / 30 - 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mazda Protege

$13,075 - $15,700
25 City / 30 - 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mazda Protege5

$13,075 - $15,700
25 City / 30 - 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mazda Tribute

$13,075 - $15,700
25 City / 30 - 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Mazda Truck

$13,075 - $15,700
25 City / 30 - 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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