2003 Mazda Protege Problems and Repair Histories
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Mazda Protege Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Mazda Protege | 42 Proteges, 10.0 months of data per Protege, average 110200 miles Moderate repair frequency, but watch out for rust where the roads are salted.54 |
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2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Protege5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 112000 | 460 | Bracket on strut where stabilizer bar link connects broke. Replaced both struts and both links. Since one strut broke, I split the cost of parts. If you think we should consider both struts, cost of repair with parts and labor is $460 |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 111000 | 38 | Error code 171. O2 sensor code. Discovered cracks in air cleaner intake hose(connects air filter box to engine). Youtube demo available. Symptom check engine light -> Shudder when accelerating hard. Problem could destroy motor if not fixed |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 122000 | 15 | Passenger rear door lock actuator died. Swapped in replacement part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 128000 | 0 | Catastrophic cooling failure, awaiting funds for repair. |
| Jun | 2010 | 130000 | 3600 | Engine replacement. Timing belt broke, didn't change it when should have. Needs new engine. Was in shop for weeks. Don't know exact odometer reading. |
| Sep | 2010 | 132000 | 985 | Small crack in radiator, probably present or cause of catastrophic failure in 2009. After engine replaced, radiator wasn't. Overheated once under extreme stress. Driven for weeks afterward, with no probs. Replaced rad, water pump, t-stat. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 152000 | 1200 | rear calipers were seized and needed to be replaced coolant leak at thermostat induction cleaning to remove carbon build-up replaced spark plugs |
| Mar | 2013 | 159000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 88040 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 98580 | 0 | CEL, replaced O2 sensor. |
| Jun | 2010 | 102300 | 4500 | ABS sensor warning |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 119000 | 185 | Left front wheel bearing had been going out for some time. Finally tired of noise and decided to bite the bullet. Excellent shop, labor charge about half dealer quote. Able to buy Mazda OEM parts from dealer at "shop rate" (27% off list). |
| Dec | 2010 | 150000 | 220 | A coil pack was firing intermittently and was replaced. However, I drove the car too many miles with the intermittent misfire, and took out the cat. Dumb and expensive move. |
| Mar | 2013 | 180000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 94000 | 300 | Timing belt change |
| Dec | 2012 | 109000 | 40 | Fresh air intake hose replaced - had split. Air box retaining snaps cracking, fixed with zip ties. O2 sensor (pre-cat) failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 72000 | 200 | lighter outlet did not work |
| Oct | 2011 | 76000 | 300 | Car overheated, need thermostat |
| Mazda Protege5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 70000 | 250 | The A/C fan switch was malfunctioning. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2005 | 0 | Intake manifold screws fell out, new intake manifold | |
| Sep | 2005 | 0 | Intake manifold screws again fall out, new engine | |
| Jun | 2009 | 128000 | 500 | Replaced engine for second time. Burning oil again by November. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2003 | 0 | Purchased new. | |
| May | 2010 | 53000 | 0 | OBD DTC P0037 - heated oxygen sensor. Dealer diagnosed sensor failure and replaced it free. Covered under CA Emissions warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 90520 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 90720 | 50 | Fresh air intake boot snapped; was giving off p0171 code. Ordered the part off autopartsway.ca and installed. Supposedly is a common problem with these cars. |
| Mar | 2011 | 90820 | 800 | Car making clicking sound for a few days. Then screeching metal sound. Lifted car up and wheel not spinning. Took to repair shop and driver side bearing, hub, and lower control had to be replaced. Hit a bad pothole... |
| Jul | 2011 | 92380 | 40 | Car was rattling over bumps. Someone suggested checking the sway bar endlinks for play. Both rear ones had play so I replaced them. Rattles went away! |
| Aug | 2011 | 92680 | 130 | Took car in for an alignment since I replaced suspension parts. Could not align because of bad pass. control arm/ball joint. Replaced balljoint/control arm; the boot was gone and the joint was freely wiggling around. All good now, aligned. |
| Mar | 2012 | 97960 | 30 | Car turned out a P0303 code; cylinder 3 misfire. Tried the easiest repair first, replacing ignition wires. It worked and fuel economy shows its back to normal. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 36000 | 112 | Rubber intake snorkel cracked with age, needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 65000 | 875 | Brake wear on rotors, pads stabilizer bar |
| Mazda Protege5 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 157000 | 600 | Rear brake (left) caliper was leaking. Replaced both calipers. Valve cover gasket was replaced. It was leaking a lot of oil. |
| Sep | 2011 | 167000 | 700 | Front left caliper seized. Rotor started to warp. Replaced both calipers and rotors. Prevented overheating of wheel bearings. |
| Oct | 2011 | 168000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 87000 | 17 | License plate light housing plastic broken, so that bulb (which still lit) dangled down by license plate. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 80000 | 75 | 1 headlight bulb replaced. 1 front wheel bearing, 2 rear sway bar bushings replaced. |
| Mar | 2009 | 82000 | 100 | Driver side front wheel bearing replaced. |
| Aug | 2009 | 86000 | 0 | Ignition Coils needed replacing |
| Jan | 2010 | 90700 | 10 | Both headlight bulbs blew. Replaced with new. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 2500 | replaced motor with one that has 20000 miles on it., it was a cracked head that led to all this. | |
| May | 2007 | 82000 | 3300 | Bought the car, found out that it had a blown head gasket. To replace the gasket was going to cost 1100 bucks. It also needed a new clutch and pressure plate. Which was going to be another 500 bucks plus parts on top of that leaving the totol cost around |
| Jun | 2007 | 84000 | 169 | 3 Blown motor mounts, replaced them with upgraded ones from AWR |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 400 | Engine would temporarily cut out while driving. Took to shop where it was diagnosed as a bad cam positioning sensor. The faulty part was replaced. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 1800 | Car overheated on road trip to CA, had it towed to local repair shop. Diagnosed blown head gasket and radiator. Upon replacing head gasket they discovered that head was warped. Replaced head with a refurbished one. | |
| Oct | 2012 | 738 | Horrible engine noise, removed timing cover to investigate, tensioner pulley and springs were shot and cover was broken. Mechanic to replace pulley, springs and belt. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2004 | 0 | Front suspension bushing replaced under warranty | |
| Nov | 2004 | 0 | Crankshaft angle sensor replaced under warranty | |
| Apr | 2012 | 116000 | 130 | battery replacement |
| Jul | 2012 | 118700 | 250 | Engine mount replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 127000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2007 | 40 | RF wheel bearing howling loudly. Repladed DIY. | |
| Jun | 2007 | 65000 | 30 | Both low beam halogen headlight bulbs burned out. Metal spring clip broke while changing bulb, replacement only available from dealer. |
| Dec | 2007 | 79000 | 150 | RF outer wheel bearing was making very loud noise. I removed carrier myself, but could not replace bearing as I do not own a press, so I took it to a shop where they replaced the bearing. I reinstalled carrier. |
| Mar | 2009 | 96000 | 25 | Replaced front brake pads. |
| Feb | 2010 | 112000 | 120 | Previously replaced front wheel saddle bearing repair did not last- either I did not properly tighten the spindle bolt (not likely, but could have happened) or the part was defective. |
| Feb | 2012 | 144000 | 50 | RF wheel bearing was very noisy. Had replaced it twice already; the real problem was the hub/bearing carrier had worn and allowed the bearing to become cocked slightly- which in turn caused the bearing to fail prematurely. Replaced hub. |
| Dec | 2012 | 169000 | 10 | Replace low-beam head light. Seems to be a problem area with these cars; I've replaced the head lights three times, and have heard of other owners having similar problems. |
| Mar | 2013 | 172000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 0 | Rear ABS sensor replaced under warranty. | |
| Dec | 2006 | 38000 | 0 | Headlight out, replaced bulb. |
| Oct | 2007 | 48000 | 0 | Finish flaking off wheels. New wheels ordered. Wrong wheels ordered, so not installed. Will have to go back. |
| Nov | 2007 | 49000 | 0 | Wheels finally replaced. Extra trip required so Mazda could approve use of polished wheels like those that originally came on the car. I had these swapped for regular painted alloys at time of purchase. |
| Jun | 2008 | 57500 | 80 | One low-beam headlight went out, then a few days later the other one went out. Very difficult to access and remove the bulbs, which no parts shop seems to stock. So I had the dealer do it. |
| Dec | 2008 | 62000 | 280 | Front left wheel bearing replaced after started making a loud noise during even the slightest turns over 20 MPH. |
| Sep | 2009 | 76000 | 440 | Pads and rotors all four wheels. |
| Oct | 2009 | 77000 | 5 | Repaired rust around the rear wheel openings and along the lower inner seam of the driver's door. |
| Mar | 2010 | 83000 | 80 | Both headlights replaced, second time they've both failed within days of each other. |
| Apr | 2010 | 84000 | 398 | Another wheel bearing. Intake air tube developed a crack, perhaps when I replaced the air filter. Caused the engine to run lean, setting off the CEL. Shop suspected this was a common problem, since the part was readily available. |
| Jun | 2010 | 86000 | 410 | Alternator bearing seized up, snapping the accessory belt. Replaced alternator and belts. |
| Nov | 2010 | 92000 | 575 | Repaired rust around rear wheel openings and on the lower inside surface of the driver's door. |
| Dec | 2010 | 93000 | 335 | Front left wheel bearing replaced again after two years and 26,000 miles. |
| Feb | 2011 | 95000 | 580 | Right rear stabilizer bar link broke. Replaced both links. Shop found worn control arm bushings. Replaced both front control arms. But clunk I've been noticing in the front end is still there. |
| Apr | 2011 | 98300 | 258 | Replaced another wheel bearing, about a year old. Also replaced end links on front stabilizer bar. Clunk gone, handling tighter. |
| Oct | 2011 | 105000 | 1000 | Timing belt and water pump Pulsation in brake pedal. Turned front rotors, replaced rear pads and rotors. |
| Dec | 2011 | 108000 | 93 | Pulled over by police because one headlight was out. They were last replaced about 20 months ago, and then 20 months before that. Originals lasted five years. What gives? And why now $30 a bulb? |
| Apr | 2012 | 111300 | 15 | Right rear power door lock hasn't worked in months. With the weather warmer, removed door panel, opened up lock actuator, and found broken plastic gear and travel slide. Purchased this piece on eBay for $14. |
| Mar | 2013 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | Past repairs include cleaning EGR valve and IAC valve (rough idle) | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 142000 | 550 | replaced both front wheel bearings, along with front springs. |
| Mar | 2013 | 153000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 49000 | 144 | Car had developed a bit of a tapping noise from the engine. Mechanic suggested this was fairly normal as the engine gets older. Also had an oil change, a headlight bulb replaced. New bushings installed for aftermarket swaybar. |
| Sep | 2011 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 57000 | 300 | Left wheel bearing shot, replaced with new one. $300 including labor and parts. New brakes and pads on all 4 wheels. $600 including labor. |
| Nov | 2010 | 88000 | 450 | Right wheel bearing failed with loud grinding noise. Replaced just under 2 years since left side wheel bearing needed replacement. |
| Jan | 2013 | 107000 | 220 | Replaced alternator. Car only ran once every 1-2 weeks, draining battery. Noticed alternator died after jump starting -- not sure if it was due to a drained battery, jumping procedure, or failed alternator. |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 75640 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 83700 | 10 | Some rust in the back wheel well. |
| Sep | 2009 | 88040 | 0 | only loose heat shield causing slight rattle. car drives like new! |
| Dec | 2010 | 93620 | 200 | a small section of the exhaust pipe was replaced due to a rattling noise issue. the car is as reliable as ever! :) great car. |
| Apr | 2011 | 97340 | 320 | rear sway links made creaking sound, dealership replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 101060 | 0 | need new rear brakes, bad front wheel bearings, bent front rim, alternator belt needs replacing some rust |
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Protege5 in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 129000 | 500 | replaced rotors |
| Mazda Protege5 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 21 | Headlight bulb: right. | |
| May | 2006 | 0 | Donut gasket on exhaust downpipe. Warranty repair | |
| Sep | 2006 | 26 | Headlight bulb; right | |
| Sep | 2007 | 26 | Headlight bulb: left | |
| Nov | 2007 | 24 | Headlight bulb: right | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 57000 | 350 | Front brakes wore out. |
| Jun | 2012 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 128960 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 128960 | 0 | 1. Forward links require repair 2. Significant rust in underneath in the rear, approaching perforation. 3. Engine light remains ON (mechanic cannot find problem). Turns back ON after reset. |
| Mazda Protege5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 64000 | 170 | Thermostat stuck in closed position, leading to engine overheating. $20 for diagnosis at random corner garage, then towed to usual mechanic, who charged $20 for replacement part and $120 in labor to screw it in, tax. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 175 | Vehicle overheating and A/C not cooling. Replace thermostat fixed the problems. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 192000 | 50 | Corroded battery terminal |
| Dec | 2012 | 196000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 115000 | 320 | Valve cover replaced. Sway bar links replaced. |
| Mazda Protege5 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 58700 | 200 | Sticking left caliper. Taking a break right now from replacing both. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 76260 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 85960 | 750 | Spark plugs, cables, battery, ignition system |
| Apr | 2012 | 93620 | 1100 | Too much play in tie rods. Had them replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 97340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 105400 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 106600 | 500 | Full rear suspension and ball joint on rear wheel |
| Mar | 2013 | 111600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 62620 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 63240 | 500 | New front brake calipers in Oct when safetied for re-sale (These cars had a lot of brake issues.) |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 34000 | 0 | Both coil packs were failing, causing rough idle and severe hesitation. Dealer also replaced all four sparkplugs and both ignition wires as a precaution. Failing coil packs are a known problem that affects a small but measurable number of Proteges/Protege |
| May | 2007 | 39000 | 0 | Rattling from engine bay before engine warmed up. The heat shield had come loose. Dealer reattached under owarranty. Car died while idling at a stoplight. CEL stayed on and then turned off when car restarted. Dealer unable to diagnose and no code recorded. No charge. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 140000 | 75 | Thermostat went out while on freeway. Repaired onsite from personal mechanic. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 27280 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 41540 | 400 | EGR r&r Purge valve replaced. New design EGR installed, finally. Covered by 7 year factory warranty, discovered by accident by owner. |
| Mar | 2009 | 50840 | 425 | Front brakes "gone". The car is now 5 1/2 years old and has been very reliable. |
| Nov | 2009 | 57040 | 300 | Suspension stabilizers at all 4 corners making pronounced knocking sound on anything but absolutely smooth road; badly, corroded and had to be cut out. Parts replaced were after market as Mazda parts double the cost! Solved the problem completely. |
| Mar | 2010 | 60140 | 250 | Normal wear and tear repair of rear brakes only |
| May | 2010 | 62000 | 150 | Temp gauge went sky high, thermostat replaced [2nd try]. |
| Aug | 2010 | 65100 | 585 | A rear bushing "making noise even over slight bumps - annoying to me; my wife [the owner] was oblivious. Shop owner had to work to find it, but I knew it was there! Rears were completely gone - discovered almost by happenstance. |
| Nov | 2010 | 67580 | 0 | Shop cannot repair annoying check engine light - no obvious symptoms. |
| Mar | 2011 | 68200 | 0 | very glad to finally RID of this problem child - the whole thing started to go rapidly downhill at age 7, but only 110,000 Kms; needed coil packs... cat. convert, exhaust... rust on hatch and rear fenders. |
| Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 66340 | 0 | Overheating problem. Source was Cracked cylinder head. Engine swap. |
| Oct | 2009 | 66340 | 0 | MAP sensor needed to be replaced when sold. Periodic check engine light. |
| Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 200 | front right wheel bearing | |
| Oct | 2009 | 62000 | 400 | alternator went kaput |
| Feb | 2010 | 63860 | 300 | rear sliders seize all the time. need to lube them at least once a year. caused my rear right pads to wear like crazy alternator died. Support links on all 4 wheels replaced. all worn out badly. rear sway bar bushing worn out, replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 76660 | 200 | another wheel bearing went kapoot. |
| Sep | 2010 | 77500 | 700 | fuel pump housing was cracked. fuel would leak out and stink up the cabin as well as mark up the driveway. i do not like this car's reliability. |
| Feb | 2011 | 80580 | 280 | another wheel bearing. third one in 3 years. |
| May | 2011 | 83320 | 0 | rear caliper sticking. again. |
| Jun | 2011 | 84320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Feb | 2008 | 65 | Change headlight that was blown out. Had both changed at the same time to keep track of the life of the bulbs, since this vehicle was bought used. | |
| Mar | 2008 | 45880 | 0 | 2 rear abs sensors. mazda dealership reported that they both needed to be replaced. Dealership where vehicle was purchased 5 weeks prior was able to fix the problem with no new parts (cleaned and replaced parts). Mazda dealership wanted $636 plus 13% s |
| Jul | 2008 | 48980 | 348 | Routine replacement of rotors and pads. Oil change also performed. |
| Oct | 2008 | 50840 | 430 | EGR valve kit needed to be replaced. |
| Jul | 2009 | 59520 | 1600 | Required new battery and alternator. Car would not start. Taken to Garage x2 to have problems figured out. Required tow x2. Also had routine maintenace done: Alternator belt, serpentine belt, tire rotation. Timing belt replaced. |
| May | 2010 | 68820 | 1350 | Both front wheel bearings and stabilizer bars replaced. Rear right ABS sensor replaced. Rear brake pads and rotors (both sides) replaced. |
| Jun | 2010 | 69440 | 222 | Front intermediate pipe from exhaust manifold was corroded and fell off. New pipe installled. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Protege in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 68200 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 70680 | 1500 | Replaced water pump and timing belt according to maintenance schedule |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 101000 | 200 | Misfire on one cylinder due to bad ignition coil pack. |
| Sep | 2009 | 105000 | 671 | Timing belt, water pump |
| Oct | 2009 | 106000 | 146 | Brake pads were due for replacement; also replaced rotors. |
| Dec | 2010 | 115000 | 6 | Oil leakage, due to bad o-ring on oil filler cap. Replaced cap with an aftermarket part. |
| Mar | 2011 | 117000 | 5 | I was looking under the hood for another problem and noticed that a boot on the vacuum line feeding the turbo wastegate, BOV/recirc valve, etc. had split. Replaced with various vacuum hoses & fittings from stock on-hand. |
| May | 2011 | 118300 | 0 | Scantool showed code P0660. This code will not turn on the check engine light--it has to be found with a scantool. Code for VICS (variable intake) electrical problem. Tested vac. solenoid. High resistance, wouldn't pass vacuum correctly. |
| Jun | 2011 | 119000 | 130 | Installed new VICS (variable intake) solenoid valve. Old solenoid valve had high resistance and wouldn't switch vacuum ports when power was applied. A test drive confirmed significantly better high RPM power with the VICS working again. |
| Oct | 2011 | 120300 | 61 | Doors stopped locking and alarm stopped arming when key was turned in driver's door lock cyl. Checked resistance of keyswitch, and it didn’t meet specs in the “lock” direction. Cleaned w/elec. contact cleaner; didn't help. Replaced switch. |
| Apr | 2012 | 123300 | 89 | Engine was very sloppy feeling, like its mounts were worn. Replaced very worn front engine mount, which was surprisingly easy to do. Rear mount should also be replaced, but will be a very big job, so I will defer it for now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 127000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 30000 | 0 | replace rear sway bar, end links, and bushings |
| Jul | 2009 | 55300 | 250 | replaced bushing and brackets for rear sway bar |
| Jan | 2010 | 63000 | 612 | replaced leaking rear struts |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 23000 | 50 | Clunking noise when driven over small bumps or uneven roads was noticed coming from rear of the car. During routine oil change, mechanic checked and discovered rear suspension buhings were worn. Dealer shop installed bushings that were ordered. |
| May | 2009 | 26000 | 50 | Drivers side door lock actuator broken and was making a grinding noise whenever locks were used. New lock actuator part installed. Problem resolved. |
| May | 2010 | 32000 | 50 | R/Front passenger door actuator went out and would make grinding noises. Dealer ordered & replaced with new part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 123000 | 100 | Best guess, threw power steering belt which caused serpentine belt to go, causing overheating and cracked radiator. Car towed back to used car dealer where car was purchased and problems fixed under 1250 mile warranty. |
| Jul | 2012 | 133000 | 500 | The EGR Value needed to be replaced after getting stuck open and stalling the car whenever at a stop. |
| Dec | 2012 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 2000 | Transmission LSD failed, replaced with aftermarket transmission and LSD to prevent this issue again in the future. Could have been repaired for 500 dollars. | |
| Mazda Protege in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 50700 | 75 | Cat pipe broke between the two cats. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 69000 | 0 | Coil pack #2 failed and was replaced with new duralast one by me(owner). Car runs perfect now. Valve cover gasket needed to be replaced, I(owner) did the labor. |
| Mar | 2011 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 1800 | differential repair | |
| Mar | 2011 | 108000 | 310 | Right side control arm. Right side wheel bearing. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 50500 | 350 | Check engine light indicating intake manifold runner stuck. Replaced intake runners. That didn't fix. |
| Aug | 2009 | 52300 | 350 | Check engine light indicating intake manifold runner stuck. Replaced intake runners again. The Check Engine light with same code still comes on sporadically and then goes off after a time (anywhere from a day to several months). |
| Mar | 2010 | 57000 | 0 | One of my struts was clanking and needed its top nut to be tightened. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Protege in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Dash rattle. | |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Intake manifold screws released into combustion chamber resulting in dead spark plugs. Known issue related to a rolling recall. Repaired under warranty by Mazda. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 41000 | 70 | Worn pads discovered during state inspection, replaced with new OEM pads. |
| Sep | 2009 | 49000 | 50 | Rust forming under driver door seam. Removed rubberized rail, removed drain plugs (other doors didn't have them??), removed loose paint and rust, sealed with POR-15 |
| Aug | 2010 | 55000 | 250 | Inside, rear, passenger-side door handle broke in half. Repaired rust on lower front fenders, at rocker panels. Repaired rust on front, upper strut tower mounts. Repaired rust on lower seam of driver door (second repair; seam collects moisture, not sure about longer-term fix) |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 93000 | 0 | Rusting on bottom of doors and rear fenders. |
| Mazda Protege in Prince Edward Island, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 60760 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 77500 | 0 | Front wheel bearing. Brake pads. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 55180 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 62000 | 700 | Transmission oil leak, needed to lift slightly to replace gasket |
| Mazda Protege in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 94000 | 180 | Reset check engine light due to fuel cap (apparently) not being on tightly enough. Replaced spark plugs at same time (75k on these) |
| Aug | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 30000 | 120 | Door lock actuator had internal break |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 139000 | 30 | Valve cover gasket replacement. |
| Mazda Protege in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 1300 | humming noise; fixed by replacing front wheel bearings; it has failed again twice and repaired covered by warranty | |
| Mazda Protege in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 78000 | 310 | Timing belt, accessory belts |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 120 | VICS screw loosened and went through engine, damaging spark plug. Engine misfiring. Replaced spark plugs. Not notified of recall. | |
| Mar | 2009 | 600 | Replace CV joints/axle shafts, replace front brake pads | |
| Jun | 2010 | 30 | Recharge A/C system Tighten recently replaced accessory belts | |
| Dec | 2010 | 96000 | 150 | repair vacuum leak |
| Nov | 2011 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Protege in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 124000 | 550 | Wheel bearing went out, taking wheel hub with it. Protege ES has rare hub, making repair expensive and difficult to source. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 167000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 185000 | 200 | Battery needed to be replaced |
| Mazda Protege in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 105400 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 106020 | 1600 | Preventative maintenance for timing belt and tires |
| Mazda Protege in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2005 | 75 | Dead Battery, Battery replaced under warranty | |
| May | 2005 | 38 | Battery Dead, Battery replaced | |
| Jul | 2005 | 0 | Battery dead. Replaced Alarm module, under warranty | |
| Aug | 2005 | 0 | Battery dead. Replaced audio unit. Under warranty Battery dead. Towed in at dealers expense. Loose solenoid Wire repaired. | |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Battery dead. Battery replaced under warranty. Charges not shown on invoice. | |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Check engine light on. Internal Fault. Egr Valve replaced. No charge under warranty | |
| Feb | 2011 | 37000 | 47 | Heat shield on underside had rusted and loosened. Auto shop removed same, but did not replace. |
| Jan | 2012 | 38300 | 217 | Loss of Power Steering. Power Steering replaced. Repair facility experienced delay in deliver of replacelment part by Mazda distributer |
| Sep | 2012 | 40000 | 306 | Front brake pads badly worn. |
| Dec | 2012 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Protege in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 88660 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 94240 | 500 | cardan bose (universal joint) |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 224000 | 220 | leaking gas tank. replace tank and fuel pump |
| Oct | 2012 | 227000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 42160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 48360 | 875 | Water pump started leaking coolant, had to have it replaced. Replaced the timing belt as well since it would be due soon (96000 KM), and dealer gave a package deal. |
| Oct | 2009 | 52080 | 0 | When at full stop (idle), car's RPM would fluctuate briskly. Took it to dealership, they replaced what is called the Idle Control Valve, which is a documented weakness of this car. No cost since there is a 7 year secret warranty on this component. |
| Dec | 2009 | 53940 | 350 | Had to replace faulty alternator after the battery light came on. |
| Mar | 2010 | 56420 | 102 | Alternator replaced for second time in 4 months. Dealer thinks it is an isolated problem, only paid for labour plus applicable taxes. |
| Dec | 2010 | 63860 | 300 | ABS sensor malfunctioned in one of the rear wheels, causing the ABS light to turn on intermittently while driving. Part and labour was cheap, however, the diagnostic alone cost $100. |
| Jun | 2011 | 68820 | 300 | Noticed pronounced squealing sound from one of the back wheels while driving the car. Turns out one of the back brake calipers was malfunctioning, causing premature wear of brake pads. Replaced Caliper. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 60140 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 64480 | 600 | Had to change front brake, pads and rotors. Rear drum brake was flaking, so cleaned it up too. |
| Jun | 2011 | 92380 | 958 | Two of the ignition coils burnt out and had to be replaced, along with spark plugs. Regular 140k maintenance was also performed. |
| Nov | 2012 | 110020 | 350 | Rear sway bar links replaced. Coolant fluids flush done. |
| Mar | 2013 | 113460 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 80600 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 83080 | 400 | Bearing repaired. Not a wheel bearing but the bearing that is where the powertrain hits the transmission. |
| Aug | 2011 | 85560 | 60 | Car had oil leak. Added stop leak to the oil. Also a different humming from front suspension. Told the problem needs to get worse before servicing as they could not isolate the problem. |
| Sep | 2011 | 88040 | 400 | Front wheel bearing. Had already been changed, but housing out of spec. Replaced bearing (warrantied) and housing. |
| Nov | 2011 | 88840 | 300 | Other bearing |
| Apr | 2012 | 93000 | 400 | Replace Alternator, both belts were replaced and Oil Lead was treated |
| Aug | 2012 | 97980 | 2 | Replaced Water Pump, changed timing belt and replaced oil gasket on engine |
| Feb | 2013 | 104760 | 45 | Clip started scraping the edge of drum creating a squeaking noise. Fortunately I caught this just in time to stop further damage. |
| Mar | 2013 | 105400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 99000 | 1600 | Both brake caliper assembly's were frozen - no front brakes. Front left and right wheel bearings req'd replacement - were severely worn out. Rear suspension knocking noise -- found that entire rear suspension needed replaced (strut mounts, struts, etc, etc,) estimated cost $3000 + labor. Declined repair and sold car. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 60000 | 49 | Belt squealing. Idler pully had backed off losing tension. Belt had been replaced two months earlier on 60000 mile maintenance. So no charge. Vehicle was in for normal service so that accounts for the charges. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 62620 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 63240 | 52 | front sway bar-drivers side replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 51460 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 52080 | 650 | Change the Shocks and the 4 link kits |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 126000 | 130 | Drivers side window motor went out and had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 139000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2004 | 9000 | the only thing that had to be repaired was the wheel bearings at like 50k. it now has 90 thousand miles and is going strong | |
| Mazda Protege in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 40300 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 50840 | 700 | EGR valve stuck intake gasket |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 63240 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 64480 | 150 | Just basic rotor and pad wear |
| Feb | 2011 | 75020 | 575 | Brake pads, shoes Replaced muffler. |
| May | 2011 | 76260 | 80 | Car almost stalls at red lights/stops. Problem does not exist while driving. Mechanic suggested starting with cheap possible fixes. He replaced spark plugs - this did not fix the issue. |
| Jun | 2011 | 78740 | 180 | Same problem as before - the mechanic rechecked everything and this time found a small hole in some kind of air intake hose. Once he replaced that, everything was OK. Ball joint was replaced. Windshield washer pump had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Mazda Protege 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda Protege5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 69000 | 0 | Driving to work, car went into first gear and wouldn't shift. Had it towed to used car dealer; they installed (used/junkyard) tranny. Paid by them because it was under warranty that was offered when purchased car. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002.5 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Protege5 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 101000 | 200 | seized rear caliper (common for high mileage proteges in cold climates) - $200. Also new pads, new rotor, and brake fluid flush needed to complete the job. Cost of those not included as I already had them waiting and don't remember the cost. |
| Sep | 2008 | 109000 | 475 | After hitting a very harsh bump on the highway, the fuel pump and fuel pump housing was cracked, causing a fuel leak (36mpg became 16mpg). I drove across the country with the leak but the gas fumes were pretty bad. Replaced the whole fuel tank/pump. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002.5 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Protege5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 225 | Had loose front tie rod ends replaced because of noise. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 55000 | 385 | Replaced the EGR valve for the third time, first out of warranty. also diagnosed creaking noise in rear as worn/loose sway bar end links. Need to be replaced at next visit. |
| Apr | 2007 | 57000 | 85 | Buzzing/creaking noise noticed in the front when turning steering wheel. Worn end links on front sway bar diagnosed. Also power steering pump may be at end of life. Not fixed this trip because of cost and not an immediate safety issue. |
| Feb | 2008 | 65000 | 300 | Replaced broken rear sway bar end links. Also flushed power steering fluid system due to unknown contaminant. Regularly required brake service and lube also performed. |
| Jun | 2008 | 67000 | 0 | Mechanic noticed that front end links are worn/loose and causing front end clunk/creak. Will repair in the future, not a safety issue. |
| Feb | 2009 | 73000 | 390 | Replaced rear disc brake rotors and pads. This set only had 15k miles on them. The pad slides rust on this car causing excessive wear on rear brakes. This is 4th set of pads/rotors on rear of this car in 70k miles. |
| May | 2009 | 75000 | 475 | Had scraping noise in rear of car after new pads and rotors installed in February. Mechanic discovered that the rear calipers were faulty and had to be replaced. Also had to replace the 3 month old rotors and pads because of premature deterioration. |
| Jun | 2009 | 75000 | 225 | had to replace front pipe, completely rotted, needed new part, not just a welded repair |
| Mar | 2010 | 80000 | 1400 | replaced front brake pads and rotors for 2nd time, first was around 60k mi. Front struts replaced - they were badly leaking and had lost most of their rebound capabilities. Was cause severe tire wear. Had car in for tire wear and 2 alignments over past year, but they didn't figure it out til now. Shop performed rear brake maintenance. The rear brake pad/caliper slides had frozen again. Probably top problem with this car. Significant thru the panel rust on both rear wheel arches, causing the rear bumper to lose its connection points to the body. The connector has rusted away, leaving bumper to rattle in the wind. Also other rust ie bottom of all doors |
| Jun | 2010 | 82000 | 500 | egr valve problem is back,car stalling and running rough. Cel was egr flow insuficient. Cleared that then threw multiple cylinder misfire. |
| Mar | 2011 | 89000 | 350 | Front outer tie rods replaced, were significantly loose. Also complained of loud whining/gear noise, was diagnosed as bad driver front wheel bearing. I think it is the gear box whining. also had rust check, alignment. |
| Apr | 2011 | 89000 | 0 | Sold with substantial rust. |
2002.5 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Protege in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 85560 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 86800 | 800 | Front caliper seized and needed replacement Car was rusting under the paint over rear tire wells, body shop refused to fix the car as they were concerned the $ for repairs would exceed value of the car as well that there was additional rust under the plastic moldings. |
| Jan | 2012 | 89900 | 250 | Front passenger wheel bearing was replaced Passenger side running board trim was removed as the fasteners were rusted through and part would eventually fall off |
| Mazda Protege in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 143000 | 1300 | Shocks worn -- replaced. Timing belt way past replacement interval -- replaced. Water pump "suspect", and easy to replace when replacing timing belt -- replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Protege in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 105000 | 120 | Left front sway bar link broke. Needed it replaced to pass PA state inspection (even though a sway bar is not technically a 'critical' component; a car can function without one). It was broken a while; figured I'd replace for inspection. |
| Jul | 2012 | 117000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Protege in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 91140 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 101680 | 0 | Noticed whining of brakes while driving. Brakes and rotors replaced as they were due for maintenance. |
| Nov | 2011 | 107000 | 121 | check engine light came on, and noticed some knocking. took car to dealer, who found a split intake tube. Tube was replaced, problems resolved. |
| Apr | 2012 | 110360 | 125 | Rear struts completely shot, replaced. Nearly every bolt was seized, making the repair difficult. Save the hassle and take it to a shop. |
| Jan | 2013 | 111600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002.5 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Protege in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 82700 | 26 | Cracked air intake hose was causing hesitation and light pinging. Surprisingly, idle was fine and no CEL. Replacement was easy and straightforward with part bought online. |
| Dec | 2012 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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