2000 Mazda Protege vs 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Mazda Protege | 2000 Oldsmobile Alero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 102 | 557 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 367 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–27 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,800 mi | 65,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda Protege | Oldsmobile Alero |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 130 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 131 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 89 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 81 |
| Power Train | 29 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 27 |
| Visibility | 2 | 49 |
| Structure | 1 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 46 |
| Stalling | 0 | 40 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Overheating | 0 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 8 |
2000 Mazda Protege
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.