MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mazda Protege

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2006 Mazda Protege
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:23:50.801Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda Protege Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 37 complaints 1991: 51 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 44 complaints 1994: 74 complaints 1995: 165 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 66 complaints 1998: 46 complaints 1998 1999: 88 complaints 2000: 102 complaints 2001: 50 complaints 2001 2002: 98 complaints 2003: 120 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006
2006: 0 complaints
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YearComplaints
19892
199037
199151
199263
199344
199474
1995165
199670
199766
199846
199988
2000102
200150
200298
2003120
20040
20050
20060

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R Date not on file — exterior lighting

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

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.

Campaign 06E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mazda Protege — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 06E064000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1998

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 2003 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Mazda Protege reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mazda Protege have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.