1999 Mazda Protege Mazda Protege 1999

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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%)

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1999 Mazda Protege suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (63%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 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

176000 mi Diagnosis of worn suspension bushings. Lower control arms, tie-rod ends, and sway-bar links will need replacing. 
177000 mi

US $450
Lower control arms, ball joints and sway bar links replaced. 
188480 mi

C $141
I was experiencing a clunking over bumps while driving under the speed limit, which turned out to be a loose passenger side (R) tie rod end. I replaced both with lifetime warranty parts. 

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1999 Mazda Protege 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

150000 mi

US $270
The front suspension was leaking oil. Replaced both struts in the front. 
158000 mi

US $350
A piece of the left strut had broken free. 
174840 mi

C $300
Replace worn ball joint 
211420 mi

C $800
Struts,shocks, idler arm worn due to age. 

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1999 Mazda Protege 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

175860 mi

C $80
replaced worn tie rod 

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1999 Mazda Protege Suspension Problems

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