| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1999 Mazda Protege repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 37 repairs.
1999 Mazda Protege engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (36%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (7%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Mazda Protege
Engine not specified
| 177000 mi US $450 |
Clutch replacement. |
| 219000 mi US $1000 |
Radiator was leaking a lot. |
1999 Mazda Protege 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 98000 mi US $750 |
Timing belt tensioner started to fail. Car still drivable. Cost would have been less, but owner decided to replace water pump, timing belt, timing belt idler and accessory drive belts as a preventative measure. |
| 111000 mi US $40 |
Replaced flexible intake hose between air filter and throttle body due to rotting of hose. |
| 167400 mi C $530 |
Corroded and leaking gas tank (at seam) |
| 174840 mi C $300 |
cracked intake tube/hose. |
| 211420 mi C $800 |
Leaking oil pan weeping around flange area. Needed to be replaced coolant bypass line worn out due to age. exhaust manifold holed and leaking due to age/wear and tear. |
| 221960 mi C $250 |
Replace fuel rail and MAF sensor. |
| 241800 mi C $140 |
leaking frost plug causing partial loss of coolant |
| 241800 mi C $450 |
Replace worn clutch. |
| 106640 mi C $722 |
Alternator pulley replaced. EGR valve frozen in open position. |
| 110360 mi C $700 |
Fuel mixing with oil thanks to bad FP Regulator. Mazda Dealer had previously checked and said it was fine. Hard start persisted, caused fuel to be forced past piston rings. Destroyed rings, crank bearings and rear main seal. |
1999 Mazda Protege 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 111000 mi US $300 |
engine light lean condition |
| 61380 mi C $150 |
Oil feeder was leaking, replaced without incident. |
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