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2002 Mazda Protege repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 248 repairs.
2002 Mazda Protege electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 176300 mi US $200 |
A/C valve went bad |
| 192000 mi US $500 |
alternator died |
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 116000 mi US $35 |
Had to replace fan control switch for AC system. |
| 114700 mi | Alternator that was replaced in October 07 went faulty and was replaced under warranty along with battery. |
| 44680 mi US $123 |
Air conditioning recharged, dye added to find what I assume must be a pinhole leak somewhere. |
| 51503 mi US $50 |
A/C recharge kit |
| 81300 mi US $15 |
A/C recharge kit. |
| 88000 mi US $1939 |
A/C system failed. Parts replaced: A/C Compressor, receiver dryer, expansion block, evaporator. Also replaced driver's window motor and regulator (regulator broke) and both drive belts. |
| 124600 mi C $12 |
Headlight bulb. |
| 97000 mi C $100 |
Car occasionally wouldn't start - see earlier report for this car. Replaced battery. |
| 39350 mi | Instrument cluster malfunctioned - replaced under warranty. |
| 66500 mi US $15 |
Replace horn |
| 99500 mi US $450 |
Alternator seized after sitting for a few months. Burnt the drive belt. Replaced Alternator ($350) and belts ($15) plus labor. |
| 65720 mi C $500 |
alternator seized. Also broke alternator belt. |
| 141000 mi | Air bag light was flashing, on two separate occasions, giving a code 32. I never took it in to a shop and nothing was repaired, but it hasn't flashed in about two weeks now. Based on web/forum search it looks like this may have been the clockspring. |
| 97960 mi C $500 |
Alternator changed |
| 135000 mi | Alternator |
| 141000 mi | Headlight bulbs (often) |
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 141000 mi US $300 |
Starter replaced |
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138000 mi US $300 |
Alternator was no longer charging the battery. Alternator replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
Car died in traffic. Replaced alternator. |
| 118000 mi US $89 |
AC not cooling, recharge performed |
| 118000 mi US $279 |
Replace evaporator core and dryer, recharge A/C. |
| 119200 mi US $300 |
Blower motor switch failed (known problem where compressor shuts off on speeds 2/3), replaced corroded refrigerant line, evac/recharge AC system. |
| 123000 mi US $500 |
AC not cold; recharged |
| 123000 mi US $100 |
AC not cold, held vacuum and partial charge, recharged. Lost charge again within a week. |
| 123000 mi | AC was never fixed with previous repair. Blower motor developed rattle/noise after sitting for ~1mo prior to sale. |
2002 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 107300 mi US $800 |
Alternator replaced 8/1/15 and battery replaced 10/1/15 |
2002 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80000 mi US $100 |
a short in the wiper wiring |
| 125000 mi US $200 |
Alternator stopped charging, replaced alternator and belt. |
2002 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 227000 mi | Rear signal light needed to be replaced to pass inspectuon. |
2002 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 96000 mi US $220 |
Driver's window motor inoperable, replaced. Oil change, tire rotation, air filter cleaned. |
| 65000 mi US $450 |
Alternator diode failure. Alternator replaced. |
| 131 mi US $50 |
Replaced passanger side door lock actuator Replaced passanger side door lock actuator |
| 157000 mi | Fan switch. |
| 161000 mi US $260 |
A/C would not work in fan position 2 and was intermediate on fan position 3. Climate control unit and blower motor resistor pack replaced. Problem Fixed. |
| 77000 mi | A/C switch broke from normal use due to extreme GA heat, was repaired with a bit of glue and elbow grease |
2002 Mazda Protege 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 64000 mi US $400 |
Alternator died |
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