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2001 Mazda Protege repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (16%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 80 repairs.
2001 Mazda Protege engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Mazda Protege
Engine not specified
| 170500 mi C $100 |
Car died mid drive. Towed home. Bf and I went to wrecking yard. Got wire harness,fuse box, something else I think. Changed plugs, and fuse box and couple fuses.More diagnostics done. Stab in the dark by brother in-law. Timing belt...bingo. |
2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 142600 mi C $300 |
Alternator belt was replaced. This was due to a weird noise I began hearing as I drove |
2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 148800 mi C $100 |
Check engine with code P0455, gas cap replaced in earlier attempt to clear, independent repair shop did evap smoke test and traced leak to a valve which was stuck open. Valve cleaned and reset , problem cleared for now. |
| 153760 mi C $700 |
Noise during acceleration noticed by primary driver. Diagnosed as engine mounts rusted and damaged. Was replaced. |
| 180620 mi C $770 |
Fuel tank leaking along seams due to severe rust. Fuel tank replaced which also necessitated fuel pump replacement. |
| 181040 mi C $400 |
New fuel tank leaked through top where fuel pump and cap assembly met. Required new parts. |
| 186000 mi | Water pump no longer working |
| 174000 mi | Timing belt broke. I also discovered worn motor mounts |
| 97340 mi C $80 |
The front engine mount was bad. The rubber had started to rip. It needed to be replaced for some time. |
| 98000 mi US $700 |
Motor mounts |
| 94000 mi US $93 |
Thermostat needed to be replaced. |
2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 151000 mi US $1000 |
New engine. |
| 156000 mi | Needed oxygen sensor when sold. |
| 184800 mi US $35 |
replaced thermostat |
| 100720 mi C $1000 |
EGR valve replaced as car was stalling at idle and otherwise running roughly. |
| 106020 mi C $1300 |
Full exhaust system replacement including catalytic converter. |
| 106640 mi | Exhaust pipe came loose from header. Improper bolt tightening from previous repair. |
| 161000 mi US $25 |
Replaced valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Muffler and Resonator were bad - made a droning noise when accelerating. |
| 105000 mi US $250 |
Rear motor mount was broken and one of the nuts was stripped. |
| 95000 mi US $150 |
Replaced radiator. Previous radiator was leaking. |
| 139000 mi US $40 |
Replaced belts for A/C, power steering, alternator, and water pump. |
| 147300 mi C $606 |
First thing to go really wrong with this car aside from the odd light, radiator and thermostat replaced |
2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 108500 mi C $600 |
New wiring harness |
| 96000 mi US $90 |
Replaced one ignition coil. |
| 99000 mi US $45 |
Crankcase sensor was failing causing the engine to stall. Replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $45 |
Radiator failed. Replaced. Second ignition coil failed |
| 110000 mi US $72 |
Replaced the cam sensor. |
| 113000 mi US $65 |
Engine low on power. Ignition coil was failing. Replaced. |
2001 Mazda Protege 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 144000 mi US $255 |
Air intake hose was cracked and needed to be replaced. Shop also cleaned the air intake sensor, and reset the computer. |
| 149300 mi US $85 |
Broken Oxygen Sensor - replaced so car could pass emissions check |
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