2001 Mazda Millenia: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 29 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
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recalls
29
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 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 29 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)6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)6 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)4 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)3 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)2 complaints
Tires2 complaints
“My mechanic, mojarro auto repair, ordered from autozone this part....when it arrived, realized it didn't at all resemble the part that his diagnostic tool stated was the problem. Jesse, found 1 at a wrecking yard. In 3 days the check engine light came on, again. I phoned detroit, michigan....gave them the VIN & part's #, the gentleman stated, " that part is no longer manufactured" this car still drives...w/no hesitation, city or hwy. Can I get a 1 time pass from dmv til it's next renewal?”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda millenia. The contact stated that while attempting to engage the brakes, the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2014
“I was driving on bypass and the traction control light and traction control off light came on and the car didn't want to go. It was trying to stall and an 18 wheeler was behind me. The driver of the 18 wheeler almost hit me and he honked his horn at me. I guess he thought I was playing some sort of game with him. *tr”Owner report · Traction Control System · Jun 2013
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“My car was purchased at a dealership four years ago with aftermarket tints already installed. The car was given to me with a valid inspection sticker which was renewed annually by the dealership until this year when they told me that it didn't pass because of the tint being to dark. Am I or should I be held financially responsible for the fact that this car did not pass. If it didn't pass this year than obviously it shouldn't have passed from the time they held the car and should never have been passed on to the customer. I am trying to find out if I have grounds for a complaint hand how to initiate such a process. *tr”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2010
“Tire blow-out at highway speed front drivers side. The entire outer sidewall was perforated around the outer sidewall, inner side wall was intact. Air pressure was checked corrected two days previous as tire was 5#'s low. Goodyear assurance, 215/55/16. Sidewall was separated from lining /belts. Also have one other tire that was replaced where goodyear claimed the belt shifted causing a car out of alignment condition. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2010
“2001 mazda millenia would not shift out of first gear and would stop abruptly. Upon inspection, the mechanic determined the transmission imploded and needed to be replaced. *kb ***nar*** *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2006
“2001 mazda millenia would not shift gears and would stop abruptly. *kb ***nar*** the technician at the transmission shop indicated that the transmission imploded. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the chrome on the wheels flakes off, causing the tire bead to break. This results in loss of tire pressure. An independent repair shop ground the metal on the inner wheel in an attempt to get the tire to hold the correct pressure.”Owner report · Wheels · Apr 2006
“Dt: contact stated the tires that came on the car were defective. The back tires were bald and the front tires were wearing thin. The car has 14,000 miles on it. The consumer ordered 4 brand new tires . She had not talked to the dealer. *ak there was a problem keeping the tires balanced and there was always a vibration.*jb”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2005
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda millenia. While driving 5 mph or greater, the vehicle would surge forward without warning. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The contact noticed tiny dots on the windshield that obstructed her view. As of september 27, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 59,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2001 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Engines2.3L · 2.5L
Body stylesSedan/Saloon
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Is the 2001 Mazda Millenia reliable?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 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.