2001 Mazda Millenia Problems, complaints & recalls

The vehicle was stationary on a city street. Started the vehicle, foot on the brake and shifted into drive.Vehicle was idling at normal rpm. When the foot was removed from the brake petal, the car lurched forward at full throttle. My foot never touched the gas pedal. It traveled about 10 feet striking a vehicle. I was able to stop the car by pushing on the brake pedal and came to a stop. The engine speed returned to normal rpm. I started to lift my foot off the break pedal and the car resumed full throttle...

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?

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.

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

Purchased a 2001 mazda millenia in december 2003 - ongoing engine flow/check engine light issues; problem within 12-months - light stays on...Asked and was never provided solution to issue; repairs do not fix issue and check engine light remains lit; no car repair shop or mazda dealer has been able to fix problem; I love the car but this is a known mazda engine issue that needs to be resolved by mazda; as a customer I should not have to spend more time/money in useless repairs. *Tr

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

2001 Mazda millenia - ongoing egr flow/check engine light issues; bought car new from dealer and had problem within 12-months - asked and was never provided solution to issue; dissatisfied from day 1 of owning car; repairs do not fix issue and check engine light remains lit; no car repair shop or mazda dealer has been able to fix problem; thousands of dollars and time spent - this is a known mazda engine issue that needs to be resolved by mazda; as a customer I should not have to spend more time/money. *Tr

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

Purchased vehicle brand new from dealer (crossroads mazda in cary, nc) and from day 1 have had issues with the engine and the check engine light. Transmission completely replaced in may 2004 (right after it went out of warranty); continual problems with check engine light illuminating for no reason and as of 12/08, cannot get car inspected due to check engine light; requesting a repair waiver since this is a known mazda issue and they have done nothing to resolve/assist their customers. *Tr

2001 Millenia s engine light went on. Mechanic had to replace an engine cylinder and all plugs. Appears now a second cylinder is going as engine light is repeating. Less then 32,000 miles but oput ow warranty. *Tr

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.

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

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

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.

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

Nine months after the power steering wheel tilt motor failed, I again experienced the same failure, leaving the steering wheel locked in the extreme-up ("bus-driver") position. No warning; I just put the key in the ignition and the wheel did not come down (it automatically swings up out of the way when you take the key out of the ignition). This is a safety issue because, although the steering wheel technically still works, in order to drive one has to elevate the seat in the vertical plane to maximum and the...

The tilt-steering motor failed, leaving the steering wheel locked in the extreme-up ("bus-driver") position. No warning; I just put the key in the ignition and the wheel did not come down (it automatically swings out of the way when you take the key out of the ignition). This is a safety issue because, although the steering wheel technically still works, in order to drive one has to elevate the seat in the vertical plane to maximum and the steering wheel is like that of a bus. The safety issue is that, were one...

Check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the vehicle was not under a recall or warranty.*Ak

For the past two years, the inside of the 17" low profile wheels of my 2001 mazda millenia s have corroded and all four tires lose most of their air. I have complained to mazda about this, and have taken it in on two occasions, waited for hours and told they needed it at a later time to remove the wheels and tires and take pictures of them to forward to mazda. I took two half days off work and waited each time. We put air in the tires every two days. The wheels have been removed and the corrosion polished off...

Parked the car in the grocery store parking lot and when returning to the car to leave, started the car, backed out of the parking spot and then proceeded to put the car in drive and leave. When I did, the car kept going in reverse. I put the car in neutral, park, 2nd and overdrive all which the car kept going in reverse. Fortunately, the car behind me was not close enough nor were there people surrounding the car immediately that I could have hit because of the problem with the car. I let the car roll back in...

Consumer stated that transmission failed. Consumer had three transmissions replaced, and currently will have the fourth transmission replaced. While driving consumer would get the feeling as if someone hit her in the rear. Then, vehicle jerked when consumer pushed on the gas pedal. She, took the vehicle to the dealer, and each time, it was the transmission. *Ak

Airbag light keeps coming on. It's been to the dealer for repair numerous times over the last 18 months but they cannot seem to fix it. They've replaced the airbag, the cable harness, the control module, etc. And a couple of weeks after, I get it back, the light starts blinking again. *La

Side panel on both side next to trunk has a dent build up, probably cause I guess is vibrating while driving in high speed, my friend has the same car becuase we buy together and he happen to have the same thing

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB

Consumers wife tried to back out of the driveway. While looking for clearance in the rear view mirrior, the only thing visible was the rear window shelf. Consumer has tried several attempts to have mazda repair the defect but to no avail. On occassions when it is sunny outside or at night when the over head floodlights are on, the reflection from the rear view mirror renders consumer unable to see when backing out. Several times consumer has experienced close calls ranging from almost backing over pedestrians to even bumping another vehicle. The glare on the mirror poses a safety hazard for all involved. *Jg