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2002 Mazda Protege repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 248 repairs.
2002 Mazda Protege transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 158000 mi US $350 |
Leaking driver side axle seal. R&R seal. |
| 75020 mi C $1500 |
Replace third gear, fork, busing and rebuild transmission |
| 87000 mi | synchro are wearing out |
| 96500 mi C $2000 |
Clutch was wearing out. It kept seizing up and couldn't shift. Problem was the worst on lower gears. Replaced clutch. |
| 108000 mi US $800 |
Clutch spring broke, required replacement of entire clutch kit. Previous clutch kit lasted only 45,000 miles on mostly light highway commuter driving. |
| 106000 mi US $550 |
Clutch replacement. Turns out clutch was fine (had lots of life left!). Bearing freezing up was the cause of the problem. Clutch replacement. Turns out clutch was fine (had lots of life left!). Bearing freezing up was the cause of the problem. Mechanic discovered that the transmission mount broke and needed replacement. |
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 161860 mi US $285 |
flushed and replaced transmission fluid |
| 132000 mi | problems shifting into higher gears, transmission fluid flushed and spark plugs / cables replaced. Transmission now dead. |
2002 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 122760 mi C $110 |
Bushings in clutch where worn out and needed replaced. |
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