2003 Mazda Protege5 - Reliability

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Base Wagon (2.0L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Mazda Protege5 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve and the Intake Manifold. Failure of the EGR valve will cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate and may also cause the engine to misfire or run rough at idle. Failure of the Intake Manifold may cause a rattling noise or engine misfires. The cost to replace the EGR valve is estimated at $146.00 for the parts and $30.00 for the labor. Replacement of the Intake Manifold is covered under a safety recall. The cost to replace the Intake Manifold is estimated at $600.00 for parts and 200.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Control Arm Bushings. The cost to replace the Front Control Arm Bushings is $18.00 for parts and $178.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour for labor and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Mazda Protege5 by Identifix

	2002	2003
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Mazda Protege5 - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Mazda Protege5 by Identifix

Reliability History for Mazda Protege5 by Identifix

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