One problem related to transmission gear slipping 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.
When shifting from 1st gear into second gear and engine is cold, transmission slips, causing a loss of power. Dealer says it's normal.