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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (57%)
< $100 (19%)
Chart based on 53 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
| Mazda Protege in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011134000 miUS $280 | Oil Pan Leak | ||
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Protege in Utah, United States Aug 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 2014138000 miUS $150 | Oil leaking from pan | ||
| Mazda Protege in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2013103000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 2014US $250 | Brake warning light. Was losing brake fluid, but no puddles outside car. Fluid leak found inside, behind clutch pedal. Replaced clutch master cylinder. Brake and clutch worked fine even with partial fluid loss. | ||
| Mar 2015114000 miUS $2100 | All links were worn or damaged; replaced. Front lower arms, front stabilizer links, front struts | ||
| Jul 2017126000 miUS $1100 | Front oil seal and valve cover gasket replaced due to oil leaks. Belts, coolant, and water pump replaced during this operation. | ||
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Protege in Connecticut, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201182000 miUS $20 | replaced rear sway bar link | ||
| Mazda Protege in Connecticut, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201084000 miUS $424 | Rust damage repaired on lower part of 4 doors | ||
| Mar 201190000 miUS $177 | Hole in snorkle | ||
| Dec 2012114000 miUS $659 | Rear struts and mounting plates First repair kit failed in a few miles! It was the old type kit without backup washers. New kit has backup washers and works fine. | ||
| Nov 2013124000 miUS $595 | catalytic converter | ||
| Dec 2014134000 mi | Timing belt went. The shop said the main bearings were also weak and recommended replacing the engine. Donated car. The only real bad rust problem was in the right front wheel well on the engine side. | ||
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
105-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Protege in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012110000 miUS $800 | Excessive wear on front sway bar bushings. Faulty O2 sensor (post cat) Catalytic converter is failing. Pieces on the inside are coming loose and rattling while the engine is running. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2010 - May 2019 | |||
| Sep 201279000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 201382000 miUS $160 | Clutch slipping. Replaced clutch, refaced fywheel Front tires made crashing sound over potholes. Front link pins replaced. | ||
| Mazda Protege in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jul 2012145000 miUS $450 | Replaced front shocks and mounts | ||
| Mar 2013157000 miUS $650 | Replaced the clutch plus a leaking coolant hose | ||
| Mar 2014166000 miUS $400 | Developed 4 problems at once; EGR code (new EGR valve?), needed both pipes for new muffler, rack and pinion was leaking, and oil pan was leaking. Best case was $400 for ebay parts only; $2500+ at my shop. Sold the car. | ||
| Mazda Protege in California, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012140000 miUS $500 | cam and crankshaft sensors need replacing. car was stalling under load. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2011181000 miUS $160 | driver-side control arm/lower-ball joint replaced. independent mechanic first replaced. noticed "popping" sound which could not be identified. Professional mechanic identified/repaired improper installation of pinch bolt. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Hawaii, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 200878000 miUS $107 | Car dies unpredictably when hot. Will not start until cooled off. Diagnosis was not easy - Replaced Cam sensor to fix it. | ||
| May 201080063 miUS $408 | New tire, front brake pads, resurface rotors | ||
| Oct 201090145 miUS $147 | AC Blower resistor | ||
| Oct 201197625 miUS $295 | had an alternator belt replaced Resurfaced Rotors | ||
| Sep 2012100000 miUS $300 | replaced two rear struts and associated bits and pieces | ||
| May 2014118395 miUS $210 | Replaced leaking valve cover gasket | ||
| Mar 2015126000 miUS $20 | radiator cap broke - replaced it | ||
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
105-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Protege in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011115000 miUS $76 | Replaced the power window mechanism (not including motor). Was not a difficult repair. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Puerto Rico Apr 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014255000 miUS $300 | Timing belt replacement | ||
| Mazda Protege in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014174000 mi | exhaust leak-new flange | ||
| Mar 2015175000 miUS $160 | replace rusted brake lines | ||
| Jul 2015176000 miUS $320 | replace swaybar links | ||
2000 Mazda Protege 4-door
Engine not specified
| Mazda in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201070060 miC $700 | Front Struts Change | ||
| Mazda in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Aug 201091140 miC $375 | Strut Headlight bulb. | ||
2000 Mazda Protege 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 2013102000 miUS $500 | Egr valve replace | ||
| Aug 2013104100 miUS $140 | Sway bar links replaced | ||
| Mar 2015115000 miUS $200 | Replace ignition coils | ||
| Jul 2015117000 miUS $288 | EGR Valve and gasket | ||
| Mazda in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 2011134540 miC $230 | Left front door lock failed under electric actuating | ||
| Mar 2012138260 miC $1200 | Timing Belt replaced, Serpentine Belt replaced (2 belts), Water Pump replaced | ||
| Jul 2012143100 miC $375 | EGR valve had to be replaced after Check Engine light came on permanently. | ||
| Sep 2012145700 miC $900 | Front brakes repaired. Callipers and pads replaced, rotors machined. Un-related, exhaust pipe re-attached to clamp under floor. | ||
| Mazda in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010140000 miUS $40 | Replaced rear sway bar link. | ||
| Mazda in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010139500 miC $300 | replaced starter front swaybar link replaced | ||
| Sep 2010143840 miC $200 | the signal light does not work properly replaced signal light handle/switch; a/c fan blower does not work on low speed replaced rheostat sensor | ||
| Mar 2011151900 miC $30 | the foglight power socket were rusted and one wire was cut due to rust, replaced socket and bulb | ||
| May 2011151900 mi | transmission problem. got rid of the car. not worth fixing it | ||
| Mazda in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 2010111000 miUS $30 | There was a small rust bubble on the body near the rear wheel. I prepared the area with a sandpaper, and then repainted with Rust Bullet. | ||
| Jan 2011111000 miUS $900 | Timing belt and other belts | ||
| Jul 2011114000 miUS $185 | Replace some 'rear clips' | ||
| Nov 2012115300 miUS $200 | There was leakage in exhaust pipe which was causing loud exhaust noise. A bend pipe which is part of exhaust system was replaced. | ||
| Feb 2013115300 miUS $200 | Tie rod replaced | ||
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