| 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%)
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Chart based on 63 repairs.
2000 Mazda Protege suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (67%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 110000 mi US $800 |
Excessive wear on front sway bar bushings. |
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 114000 mi US $2100 |
All links were worn or damaged; replaced. Front lower arms, front stabilizer links, front struts |
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 114000 mi US $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. |
| 82000 mi US $20 |
replaced rear sway bar link |
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
105-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 145000 mi US $450 |
Replaced front shocks and mounts |
| 166000 mi US $400 |
rack and pinion was leaking, |
| 82000 mi US $160 |
Front tires made crashing sound over potholes. Front link pins replaced. |
| 181000 mi US $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. |
| 100000 mi US $300 |
replaced two rear struts and associated bits and pieces |
2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
105-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 176000 mi US $320 |
replace swaybar links |
2000 Mazda Protege 4-door
Engine not specified
| 91140 mi C $375 |
Strut |
2000 Mazda Protege 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 115300 mi US $200 |
Tie rod replaced |
| 140000 mi US $40 |
Replaced rear sway bar link. |
| 139500 mi C $300 |
front swaybar link replaced |
| 104100 mi US $140 |
Sway bar links replaced |
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