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2003 Mazda Protege repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (1%)
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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 454 repairs.
2003 Mazda Protege brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 218617 mi US $190 |
Passenger rear caliper stuck. Replaced caliper, pads, rotor, brake hose, flushed fluid and bleed system. |
| 92380 mi | Parking brake would jam up when used |
| 152000 mi US $1200 |
rear calipers were seized and needed to be replaced |
| 172000 mi | Excessive rust build-up on the rotors, so removed them, sanded them done and re-installed them. |
| 186000 mi US $800 |
Broken brake line (fluid leak). Caliper also replaced. |
| 134 mi US $150 |
Rear passenger caliper was sticky. It caused premature failure of the break pads. I replaced the entire caliper assembly due to excessive corrosion. I keep this car as a backup car and maybe drive it once a month. Some of the things that go wrong with it are just from sitting. |
| 194000 mi US $130 |
Replaced left rear brake caliper because it was sticking and grabbing the brake rotor. Like a typical Protege5, the caliper was frozen which resulted in it not being able to be adjusted. |
| 24001 mi | Rear ABS sensor replaced under warranty. |
| 76000 mi US $440 |
Pads and rotors all four wheels. |
| 157000 mi US $600 |
Rear brake (left) caliper was leaking. Replaced both calipers. |
| 167000 mi US $700 |
Front left caliper seized. Rotor started to warp. Replaced both calipers and rotors. Prevented overheating of wheel bearings. |
| 102300 mi C $4500 |
ABS sensor warning |
| 126700 mi US $85 |
Rear brake caliper froze, was jamming brakes on |
| 165000 mi US $300 |
Front calipers were frozen |
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64200 mi US $200 |
Sticking left caliper. Taking a break right now from replacing both. |
| 63860 mi | rear sliders seize all the time. need to lube them at least once a year. caused my rear right pads to wear like crazy |
| 82120 mi | rear caliper sticking. again. |
| 63240 mi C $500 |
New front brake calipers in Oct when safetied for re-sale (These cars had a lot of brake issues.) |
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 45880 mi | 2 rear abs sensors. mazda dealership reported that they both needed to be replaced. Dealership where vehicle was purchased 5 weeks prior was able to fix the problem with no new parts (cleaned and replaced parts). Mazda dealership wanted $636 plus 13% s |
| 68820 mi C $1350 |
Rear right ABS sensor replaced. |
2003 Mazda Protege
Engine not specified
| 86800 mi C $800 |
Front caliper seized and needed replacement |
2003 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi US $70 |
Worn pads discovered during state inspection, replaced with new OEM pads. |
2003 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $1600 |
Both brake caliper assembly's were frozen - no front brakes. |
| 63860 mi C $300 |
ABS sensor malfunctioned in one of the rear wheels, causing the ABS light to turn on intermittently while driving. Part and labour was cheap, however, the diagnostic alone cost $100. |
| 68820 mi C $300 |
Noticed pronounced squealing sound from one of the back wheels while driving the car. Turns out one of the back brake calipers was malfunctioning, causing premature wear of brake pads. Replaced Caliper. |
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