How many recalls does the 2002 Mazda Protege 5 have?

The 2002 Mazda Protege 5 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Mazda Protege 5 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Mazda Protege 5?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is unknown or other.

2002 Mazda Protege 5 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Mazda Protege 5. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The security alarm feature becomes activated and will not deactivate with either the key fob, the ignition key, disconnecting the battery, or pulling the internal ignition/alarm fuse. This prevents the car from being started and driven for indeterminate periods of time. This happens after the…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-09-09

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Mazda Protege 5 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.