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2001 mazda protege transmission problems12/24/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() And although its price can rise to uncomfortable levels (especially with the ES model), the Protege deserves the attention of people looking for a comfortably quick commuter with spicy style and a good reliability record. The Mazda Protege is a long-time favorite of ours. Enhanced by a taut and well-damped suspension, Protege is the "driver's car" of economy sedans. Credit goes to the first-rate steering system with gobs of feedback, perfect weighting and no on-center dead spot. On the road, the Protege is a bit louder than expected, but it does provide an excellent drive. For 2001, the interior features a new center stack design, new seat and trim fabric, a new interior color, a modular audio system, improved cupholders, ignition key illumination, power window switch illumination, a map light, a lockable glove box, and a lock for the 60/40 split-fold rear seatback. There's also a proper Germanic front-passenger door grip, nicely padded upper door panels where elbows often rest, lots of storage nooks and crannies, a large rear seat, and a commodious 12.9 cubic foot trunk. The driving position is excellent, with a thick steering wheel rim to grip and a properly placed dead pedal for the left foot. The firm seats are comfortable, and the seat height and cushion angle adjustments (on the LX and ES) are greatly appreciated. The attractive brushed-aluminum wheels go a long way toward giving the Mazda an upscale appearance, as do the jewel-like headlight reflectors, angular taillights and chrome accents. Mazda has updated the front end's styling, adding a new grille, hood, fenders and headlights. The Protege is one of the best-looking economy sedans on the market, and the 2001 improvements should only further the car's lead. Torque is rated at 135 foot-pounds, up 12.5 percent over last year's 1.8-liter engine. Optional on the LX and standard on the ES, the new engine puts out 130 horsepower. Power from the 1.6-liter is tolerable, but buyers looking for more acceleration should opt for the new 2.0-liter engine. The ES also comes with features like standard air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, and optional ABS and side airbags.īoth the DX and the LX use a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 105 horsepower and 107 foot-pounds of torque. For options like a driver's height-adjustable seat, power windows and locks, a tachometer, and cruise control, you'll have to step up to either the LX or the ES. The base-model DX comes with standard features like power steering, a tilt steering wheel and a split-folding seatback. First, when cold but warm enough to begin driving, the car will take off as if the parking brake were still on. Sold only as a four-door sedan, the Protege is available in three trim levels: DX, LX and ES. 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I am trying to pursue complete reimbursement of my out-of-pocket costs, and will continue to do so.Ĭ ® is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. The trans shop I dealt with said they see Mazda Proteges and 626S quite often with this same problem. Transmissions should not fail at 53,000 miles. Total repairs cost me $1835 (as opposed to $2650 from Mazda), and car was out of service for 9 days. Tried one last time to get help by calling dealer's service manager - he was able to get Mazda to pay for half of a rebuilt transmission (about $800), but by this time (10 days after the event) I had already had the car repaired (rebuilt trans installed) at another shop, so the assistance offer was withdrawn. I contacted area manufacturer's rep and was told same thing. Dealer's service rep said car was out of warranty, and would not consider any assistance due to fact that the car had not been maintained there. Car had been carefully maintained according to manufacturer's schedule. Car is 3 yrs 3 months old, was bought new and had 53,000 miles at time of failure. When leaving for lunch, transmission failed completely after 15 seconds in drive. Drove normally for next 15 miles to work. After shift to neutral and back to drive, trans shifted to first gear. While driving my Mazda Protege to work when automatic transmission would not shift down into first gear. ![]()
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