2003 Mazda Protege Mazda Protege 2003

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2003 Mazda Protege repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 454 repairs.
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2003 Mazda Protege other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

136700 mi

US $75
Latch inside driver's seat-belt broke so that seatbelt would no longer fasten. Had to remove driver's seat & replace entire latch assembly. 
147000 mi

US $70
Driver's side window regulator broke. Bought replacement and installed it. 
56000 mi

US $200
Driver's window regulator broken- was replaced. 

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2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

64500 mi

US $43
Threw a cel(Check Engine Light) code determined to be bad downstream O2 sensor at Advance auto parts.They will read the code for free.Bought part there and replaced it myself in about 35 minutes for a cost of 43$.Runs great! 

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2003 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

131000 mi

US $58
Driver's seat belt buckle stopped latching. The belt tongue wouldn't stay in the buckle when it was inserted. There was no obvious debris in the buckle. Tried oiling the buckle, unsuccessful. Replaced buckle with new OEM part. 

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2003 Mazda Protege Other Problems

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