1999 Mazda Millenia: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 27 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
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recalls
27
owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaigns
Common problems
Computed from 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 27 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)5 complaints
Tires5 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)3 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)2 complaints
“1999 mazda millenia travelling at 60 mph rear-ended a car t hat pulled in front . Neither the driver or passanger airbag deployed, causing the driver to collide with the steering wheel resulting in injuries. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2007
“I took the car into a tire dealership to have the 17 inch, chrome wheels checked for slow tire deflation and the company told me that all the wheels were severely corroded and that they would eventually fail structurally which could cause an accident. The are the oem wheels that came with the original purchase. There has been an NHTSA # 631614 issued for the same problem that I am noticing with my wheels. *tr”Owner report · Wheels · May 2007
“Engine light came on again. Computer indicates knock senor, but no engine problem. Light came on after we began using 87 octane instead of mid or premium grade. Was advised it is a bad knock sensor and there is a tsb and repair kit to fix problem. Mazda has apparently changed the knock sensor (due to ongoing problems). *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2005
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“I bought my car in nov 2002, at 60,000 miles. The check engine light continually stays on. The car runs rough and has poor accerlation. We have it in the shop 4 times, and thats only for this year. We've replaced 3 o2 sensors, the air induction hose. The servicer has also cleaned the egr valve port. The check engine light will stay off for 2 or 3 weeks and then it's on again. I'm very unsatisfied with mazda.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2004
“Check engine light came on. Vehicle had only 50,551 miles (1999 mazda millenia). Dealer said vehicle needed a new transmission-$3175, oxygen sensor$345, cam position sensor and o ring-$850. Vehicle mileage warranty ended at 50,000 miles. Dealer refused to extend warranty for repair. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2003
“Check engine light contiues to come on. Brought to dealer on 5 occassions and problem never properly identified. Engine blew piston rod after 34k miles”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2003
“Engine check light has come on 4 times since 4/2000. Car does not ride smoothly hesistation upon acceleration . Car has had computer relplaced etc with no improvement. Reported as lemon to mazda and attorney general”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2001
“Tire size 215/50r17. Mounted on a mazda, milleneum 1999.both front tires had tread separation. Contacted dealer, and dealer was willing to pay back only 50% of tire cost.*ak dunlop sports 4000 tires. *slc”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2001
“While traveling 25mph hood popped open unexpectedly. Hood hinges were bent due to opening, and the consumer had to tie hood to latch to close it. No prior warnings or lights before hood opened. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jan 2001
“While driving 40 - 50 mph, vehicle hesitated and jerked back and forth. The vehicle jerked while in stop and go traffic. Delayed shifts when accelerating to pass. There was also a grinding noise. Dealer removed and replaced defective transmission. However noise and jerking still persisted. Also the trunk release and fuel button were inoperative. The door molding needed to be replaced. Dealer wanted to replace the o2 sensor and solenoid and the door panel, trunk release and fuel button were still inoperative after being replaced. Consumer never received call back regarding parts. Vehicle was traded in. *tt *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1999 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Body stylesSedan/Saloon
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Is the 1999 Mazda Millenia reliable?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Mazda Millenia. The most complained-about area is power train.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.