Two problems related to transmission solenoid have been reported for the 2000 Mazda Protege. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mazda Protege based on all problems reported for the 2000 Protege.
I feel that my 2000 Mazda Protege dx with 56,000 miles on it is a very unsafe vehicle. This vehicle has such low miles on it to be giving me any trouble. When I am driving, the vehicle feels as if it is going into overdrive by itself and then returns back to normal. My overdrive light flashes on and off when this happens. This is a very unsafe because when it does this, it lunges your vehicle forward. I have not been going very fast when this has happened. I am very afraid to drive my vehicle in fear that at a higher speed, this could cause an accident. I have read many complaints that are similar as mine. Something needs to be done about this. I have no warranty on my vehicle and really don't have the money to fix it, but it has to be done. From what I have read on the internet, Mazda has produced a very poor transmission. I feel that this is only the start. I am hoping this will not lead to me putting in a new transmission. The transmission shop read the code as solenoids. I have an appointment at the transmission shop to get the solenoids replaced. This will cost about 400. 00. I am hoping that this will fix my vehicle and give me peace of mind.
O/d light intermittently flashes on and off. Does not happen all the time. Also is accompanied by check engine light at times. Low mileage on car - 50,000. Mazda dealer says transmission needs to be replaced. Another transmission shop has suggested defective solenoids.