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2001 Mazda Millenia Engine problems

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2001 Mazda Millenia's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 23% of all its complaints, most recently on November 14, 2014. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
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Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10655085
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10369762
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10305534
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 10255818
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10207527
Engine & coolingVisibility & wipers

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.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · VisibilityNHTSA 10204262
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099722

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