2001 Mazda Protege Mazda Protege 2001

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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%)

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2001 Mazda Protege suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

101460 mi

C $500
I had my two front shocks replaced in the front and a tie rod. It was fairly expensive because I had to get an alignment after the repair. 
106020 mi

C $450
rear shocks had to be replaced 
98000 mi

US $700
Rear sway bars 
124000 mi

US $120
Replaced end links for swaybar, front of car. 
156000 mi

US $375
Looseness and noise from passenger side ball joint. Control arm (ball joint is integral with control arm) and bushings replaced. 4-wheel alignment performed at time of repair as well. 
142800 mi

US $180
Noticed shimmy in steering wheel during hard braking and clunk when accelerating from a stop. Repair shop confirmed play in left outer and said right showed no play but had torn rubber. Replaced both outers. Alignment cost not included. 

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2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

189900 mi

C $400
Joint in lower drivers side control arm (sway bar) failed. Replaced with new control arm. 
103540 mi

C $2500
Shocks and springs x 4. 
114080 mi

C $400
Replaced front and rear struts due to age of the vehicle and one was leaking. 
120900 mi

C $1100
all 4 stabilizer links replaced.  

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2001 Mazda Protege 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

112000 mi

US $850
Steering spindle and ball joint on passenger side were replaced. The spindle was completely cracked and the ball joint was excessively worn. 

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