- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Mazda Protege Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Mazda Protege have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2006 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Protege year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Mazda Protege recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2004 Mazda Protege yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mazda Protege: every year compared
All Protege years2004 Mazda Protege vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mazda Protege | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 515 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Mazda MAZDA6 | 185 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 182 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 | 170 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Mazda MPV | 96 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Mazda B-Series | 49 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 | 33 | 0 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Mazda Protege
Does the 2004 Mazda Protege have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Mazda Protege: exterior lighting (July 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 Mazda Protege had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Mazda Protege a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mazda Protege year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda Protege years have the most complaints?
2003 (121), 2000 (102), 2002 (100). See every Mazda Protege year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Mazda Protege has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data