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1999 Mazda Protege Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages, Ignition Coils and the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (1.6L engine). Problems in the EGR Valve Passages can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Failure of the Ignition Coils and the MAF Sensor can cause a drivability problem, or cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The MAF Sensor is covered under a warranty extension for 7 years or 70,000 miles for vehicles equipped with federal emissions. The cost to repair the EGR Valve Passages is estimated at $15 for parts and $162.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils is estimated at $28.50 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the MAF Sensor is estimated at $100 for parts and $39 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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