1998 Mazda Millenia: problems, recalls and reliability

“Owner complained about a fuel tank problem. Owner took the vehicle back to the dealer, and informed the owner that the fuel tank needed to replaced. The technician determined that the vehicle needed to have the fuel tank replaced because the gas tank collapsed. *ak the problem was with, the fuel tank, 2 sending units and the fuel canister. *sc *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2004

“While enging is running whether parked or driving there is a very strong fuel odor - 1. Standing outside the vehicle particularly at the front of the vehicle and 2. Inside the passenger compartment, this makes it impossible to drive without opening windows. Vehicle also has very poor gas mileage, mechanic discoverd failed fuel line connector and is in process of replacing part, the replaced part will be saved and will be available, other such failures have been found on other mazda vehicles like the tribute. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2004

“Consumer stated that she purchased a mazda last year in july, drove it to las vegas, and while she was there, vehicle lost power. She took vehicle to a mechanic , and was told that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. While driving between 50-65 mph vehicle intermittently lost power. Also, consumer's daughter drove in california and vehicle lost power, resulting in a crash. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2004

“Driver's seat electric seat warmer burned hole through leather seat back, as well as my jacket and sweater I was wearing at the time. Mazda's position is that it is an out of warranty failure. My position is a component "failure" that burns through driver's clothing is a safety defect that mazda should be responsible for.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Nov 2003

“During warm climate and in bumper-to-bumper traffic vehicle would suddenly and unexpectedly accelerate. Vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions and they were unable to duplicate the problem.*ak engine rpm's jump to 3000-4000 when in heavy bumper to bumper traffic. The consumer had to stand on brake to hold car back. *bf *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2003

“The power tilt steering wheel has failed and will no longer operate. I believe this to be a safety defect, as the wheel is stuck in an extremely upright position and will not come down, making the car very difficult to steer safely. From my research on this site and others, as well as calls to 5 different mazda dealerships, this is apparently a common problem. In fact, according to one dealer, the problem is so common that mazda has begun offering a special repair kit that just includes the defective actuator rather than the entire steering column. It is my view that this is a safety related defect that mazda should cover under a special service program or by recall. *jb”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2003

“Transmission failure, at 55k miles car should not have major trans. Problems. Checked internet and found this is a very common problem with mazda vehicles for many years. Why are they still having these problems? Drivers may be injured trying to get into traffic when the trans. Fails. Dt”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2002