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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (50%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (17%)

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2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

83080 mi

C $1400
5-speed, broken 3-4 shift fork. Car stuck in 4th gear. Required transmission drop and rebuild with new fork. New bearings installed as well. 

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2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

152500 mi

US $600
The Overdrive light was flashing a code. Transmission cleaned and solenoids replaced. 
161000 mi

US $2100
Third gear was replaced and the trans rebuilt. 
145000 mi

US $1
Transmission failed and sold car as is. 

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2001 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

108000 mi

US $1300
Automatic transmission would start in second gear when cold. First gear would engage only after a 5 minute warmup. Transmision was rebuilt. 

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2001 Mazda Protege 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

116000 mi

US $600
Blown Transmission. Performed transmission swap myself. 

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2001 Mazda Protege Transmission Problems

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