One problem related to automatic transmission gear indicator has 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.
Shift lever will not lock in drive or neutral position. Just touching gear shifter without pressing button and the lever will shift into gears. Consumer took vehicle in to the dealer, dealer states this was normal operation.