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Mazda Millenia Electrical problems by year

25 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda Millenia's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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19982100
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19959110

Latest Millenia electrical complaints

2000 Mazda MilleniaSteeringSuspensionEngine & coolingElectrical systemEquipment & accessories

Before our factory warranty was up the dealership fixed our catalytic converter 3 times. After our extended warranty was up we in the last 6 months had to fix both upper camber arms, driver side axel, tire rod ends on both sides, driver side wheel bearings, and now just yesterday we broke down. The belt pulley tensioner went. The mazda parts co. Had told me that they had this part in stock about 10 minutes ago but sold it. This is a $300.00 Part and the maintnence is about $500.00 To have them fix it. I don't...

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understand why there hasn't been any recalls on this vehicle. The trade in value isn't even what we owe on the car. We still have 2 1/2 years of payments. The car was burning something but there was no fire. It was the belt falling off while I was driving. *Nm

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · EquipmentNHTSA 10182971
1999 Mazda MilleniaEngine & coolingElectrical system

I currently own a 1999 madza millenia, which I purchased pre-owned, in 2002. I have had nothing but problems and extremely expensive repair bills since that time. The car breaks down/is in need of repair every 3-4 months, and it is always the same major problem with 2-5 new things needing to be repaired as well. My latest repair bill, (2) weeks ago, was to the tune of $1280. 80. The check engine came on in october 2003 and has not went off since that time. I was afraid to drive the car when this occurred,...

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but I was told it was ok to do so when it once again it came on after I took it in for repair to the tune of $898.00. It has blinked a total of (3) times with the latest being on yesterday (the aforementioned $1280.80 Repair bill was to correct the blinking problem (2) weeks previous). I have replaced the egr valve and sensor a total of (4) times, due to being told that this is the cause of the check engine light being on-when it began to blink last may of 2005, I was told by the service manager of the local madza dealership 30+ miles away from where I reside, that he had no clue as to what it means when the check engine light blinks. That particular repair bill cost me almost $900. I am so completely frustrated and angry to the point of tears. I have kept up the scheduled maintenance, the best tires, etc. And still problems. I have spent so much money trying to keep this car in good working condition, as well as a safe mode of transportation for my self and my little brother, who has special medical needs that require being seen by medical services providers that are located over 200 miles from where we reside. With it being a pre-owned car, on the advice of others, I purchased an extended warranty a few days after purchasing the car, from the madza dealership for $900, that was completely worthless-the warranty has expired and I am still paying on it. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10168597
1999 Mazda MilleniaElectrical system

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

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10147218
2002 Mazda MilleniaElectrical system

There were battery acid fumes spilling onto the engine compartment which caused the engine components to corrode. The fumes sometimes entered the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The battery was replaced. *Jb *sc

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10097137
1996 Mazda MilleniaElectrical systemFire

Car was turning off when stopped, took to a mazda dealer cables were replaced, problem continued. Mazda burned, fire started under the hood, firefighters could not find the cause.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10086552
1999 Mazda MilleniaElectrical system

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.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10066557
2000 Mazda MilleniaElectrical system

I purchased a 2000 millenia millenia model that only has 39,000 miles on it. In october, 2003 my car mis-fired and the check engine light came on. The diagnosis was that the ignition coil for cylinder #2 was bad and needed replacing. At that time, mazda customer service paid for the part and I paid for the labor. A few days ago (six months later), an identical situation occurred and the diagnosis was that the ignition coil for cylinder # 6 was bad and needed replacing. The dealership called mazda inquiring...

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about restitution, but this time, the company paid for nothing. I am very concerned about two things. First, what is the defect in my vehicle to precipitate the failure of two ignition coils in close succession? Is this an engineering defect? Further, am I going to have to go through this process for all 6 cylinders of my car engine? Right now, I feel that I cannot trust my car for fear of a repeat occurrence with one or more of the other cylinders. Second, if I have to replace all the coils, I figure that the investment will be between $1500 and $2000 to fully fix the car. This is an extraordinary expense to fix what I consider an engineering problem! Is there a "product recall" or "special service program" to assist with paying for fixing this problem? Ideally, I should have all of my ignition coils replaced in order to have a trustworthy car again. In summary, I believe that this is an unsafe situation and wanted to report it to you. Thank you.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10066043
1998 Mazda MilleniaElectrical systemCrash

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

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10064744
1995 Mazda MilleniaElectrical system

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the alternator failed causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Mr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 8024218
2000 Mazda MilleniaTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

Keys got jammed in ignition, took to dealer where car was purchased new,service claimed that tab on shifter lever lock is broken. Possible sugar concentrate found on shifter assembly caused problem, car can shift out of park without stepping on brake.(Vechile is unsafe to drive). Asked to shown the sugar , service claimed car is put back together. Never had any major spill in front of car.Asked to contact mazda for warrantyproblem #804889 never called back. Took dealead to court after consulting with few local...

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repair shops stated its impossible for metal to break from sugar, which judge agree with but dealed stated warranty is mazda responsibilty , judg ask service manager to contact mazda to get them to honer warranty and fix car, cost is $700.00 Also if manufacture realize that the lever break from any expected spill they should seal it or cover it . Mazda still refuses to comply with judge s recomandation and have to take them back to court. I need an expert opinion on the matter and dealer should be liable to fix defects since it resulted of the unsafe driving conditions that I have experiancing for the last two month. *Ak

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 760606
1995 Mazda MilleniaEngine & coolingElectrical system

Found out after purchase the car had previously been fixed to the tune of over $7000. No safety defect listed. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 752056
1998 Mazda MilleniaElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

3 Times gas pedal has caused vehicle to hesitate. Several complaints had been made regarding this prolbem. Vehicle was plugged to computer, but no problem was found. Control module was replaced, but no remedy has corrected the problem.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 893213
1999 Mazda MilleniaElectrical system

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

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 747389

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