| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2000 Mazda Protege repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 63 repairs.
2000 Mazda Protege engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (52%)
< $100 (12%)
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.
2000 Mazda Protege
Engine not specified
| 134000 mi US $280 |
Oil Pan Leak |
| 110000 mi US $800 |
Faulty O2 sensor (post cat) Catalytic converter is failing. Pieces on the inside are coming loose and rattling while the engine is running. |
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 103000 mi US $90 |
MIL/Check Engine light on, very rough acceleration. Found that the large air intake boot had cracked underneath, allowing air to bypass filter and air flow sensor. |
| 126000 mi US $1100 |
Front oil seal and valve cover gasket replaced due to oil leaks. Belts, coolant, and water pump replaced during this operation. |
| 138000 mi US $150 |
Oil leaking from pan |
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $177 |
Hole in snorkle |
| 124000 mi US $595 |
catalytic converter |
| 134000 mi | Timing belt went. The shop said the main bearings were also weak and recommended replacing the engine. Donated car. |
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
105-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 78000 mi US $107 |
Car dies unpredictably when hot. Will not start until cooled off. Diagnosis was not easy - Replaced Cam sensor to fix it. |
| 97625 mi US $295 |
had an alternator belt replaced |
| 118395 mi US $210 |
Replaced leaking valve cover gasket |
| 126000 mi US $20 |
radiator cap broke - replaced it |
| 140000 mi US $500 |
cam and crankshaft sensors need replacing. car was stalling under load. |
| 79000 mi US $150 |
CEL on. Car was jerky starting out in first gear and had less power than usual. Air intake boot replaced. Relevant hoses also replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $600 |
Clutch slipping. Replaced clutch, refaced fywheel |
| 157000 mi US $650 |
Replaced the clutch plus a leaking coolant hose |
| 166000 mi US $400 |
Developed 4 problems at once; EGR code (new EGR valve?), needed both pipes for new muffler, and oil pan was leaking. Best case was $400 for ebay parts only; $2500+ at my shop. Sold the car. |
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
105-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 255000 mi US $300 |
Timing belt replacement |
| 174000 mi | exhaust leak-new flange |
2000 Mazda Protege 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 111000 mi US $900 |
Timing belt and other belts |
| 115300 mi US $200 |
There was leakage in exhaust pipe which was causing loud exhaust noise. A bend pipe which is part of exhaust system was replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $500 |
Egr valve replace |
| 115000 mi US $200 |
Replace ignition coils |
| 117000 mi US $288 |
EGR Valve and gasket |
| 138260 mi C $1200 |
Timing Belt replaced, Serpentine Belt replaced (2 belts), Water Pump replaced |
| 143100 mi C $375 |
EGR valve had to be replaced after Check Engine light came on permanently. |
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