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Mazda Millenia Engine problems by year

63 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda Millenia's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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199528000

Latest Millenia engine complaints

1998 Mazda MilleniaEngine & cooling

I fully purchased my car on 02/28/2019 with "auto landmark". That same day I paid a $200-300 service fee for registeration and title, I paid full car tax on the car. I call in regards to my car and if the mechanic it's not calling out, he's on vacation. It's been over a month and still no results. They just need to remove the check engine light for emission which I paid in full for.. I have court because the paper work I have are photo copy not original officers couldn't take it nor the dmv. I lost my job because...

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they kept my car for so long and still refuse to update me on the car. Please help me get car back or have them finish there jobs. They're definitely toying with me and I don't know what I can do about it. I need the car with plates and registered and they refuse to give me a refund for me to do it myself. So I'm left with them finishing the job. Please help.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11210128
2001 Mazda MilleniaEngine & 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
2002 Mazda MilleniaEngine & cooling

Driving on freeway at 65 mph for approximately 10 minutes when car suddenly over-heated, immediately pulled over to berm. Smoke in the engine area and all coolant lost. Total driving time before incident was less than 20 minutes. Car was towed to mazda dealership and told engine was damaged beyond repair. Car was then towed to a private repair shop which diagnosed same issue, engine failure. Car remains at private repair shop. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10485953
2002 Mazda MilleniaEngine & cooling

Obdii, o2 sensor (oxygen sensor), egr (exhaust gas recirculation), evaporative system, and catalytic converter causes check engine to flash. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10442823
2001 Mazda MilleniaEngine & 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
1995 Mazda MilleniaEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6) just purchased a 1995 mazda millenia and have replaced 2 of the 4 o2 sensors. I now have a tcm error code. In researching the vehicle, I've found this to be a common occurance in these years and models. The vin # is [[redacted]]. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 10334426
2001 Mazda MilleniaEngine & 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
1998 Mazda MilleniaEngine & coolingFuel system

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mazda millenia. While driving 55 mph on the freeway, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 40 mph. Approximately five minutes later, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 40 mph accompanied by a loud noise from the engine. The contact quickly took the vehicle to a repair shop. The mechanic could not duplicate the deceleration failure, but he was able to hear the noise. Since the summer of 2008, the contact has spent $7,000 at two dealers. The vehicle has also been serviced...

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at pep boys. In addition, the cylinders misfire. One of the dealers performed a compression test on the vehicle, but could not find any failures. The vehicle has been experiencing various issues since 2006. The fuel pump, spark plug wires, and all of the gaskets, including the head gasket, have been replaced. The vehicle also shakes significantly. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel at the time of the decelerations. Occasionally, the engine warning light will illuminate on and off without warning. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10267670
2001 Mazda MilleniaEngine & 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
2002 Mazda MilleniaEngine & cooling

Problems with fuel system practically since date of purchase. Notified mazda motors but was brushed aside. 1/13/03-Engine decarbon/fuel injector cleaner;12/17/03-replace all spark plugs;02/06/04 - replaced shorted out knock sensor; 07/23/04 - engine decarbon/fuel injector cleaner; 08/23/04 - replaced sticking idle air control valve & throttle body gasket; 01/14/05 - replaced failed catalytic converter; 02/04/05 - replaced fuel pressure regulator; 07/22/05 - replaced idle air control valve & throttle body gasket;...

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05/24/06 - replaced pulse generator; 09/15/06 - replaced starter with remanufactured starter; 10/18/06 - replaced thermostat /car overheating; 10/13/06 - replaced intake air tube; 10/18/06 - replaced spark plugs & replaced belts / car overheating; 12/08/06 - replaced cam shaft belt, 2 serpentine belts 11/25/08 - replaced all spark plugs, wires & cleaned throttle body this vehicle currently has 159,000 miles on it & has now been diagnosed with needing both catalytic converters replaced, wheel balance links replaced, valve cover gaskets replaced. I wish I'd know about your website a long time ago. I can't afford the $3500 it'll take to repair this car so today, I'll have to trade it & go back to paying a car note. This car was paid off. It didn't fall under the lemon law rule but if I had to classify it, I'd certainly classify it as a lemon or put it up for recall consideration. All of these problems with the same part of the vehicle is absurd. I've owned many vehicles & never required this much maintenance. I purchased it brand new 11/2002. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10250138
2002 Mazda MilleniaEngine & cooling

Check engine light diagnostic code 1170. To many different problems covering every engine part from compression,fuel ,hoses ,solenoids coil, oxygen sensor, injectors, fuel pump, ect; madza should be able to make diagnostic code 1170 more clear , they even list engine failure come on this is unjust. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10240559
2002 Mazda MilleniaEngine & coolingBody, doors & structure

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda millenia. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the door locks began locking and unlocking by themselves repeatedly. He took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to identify a code that was causing the failure. The technician replaced the crankshaft position sensor and the distributor; however, the vehicle will currently not start. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure mileage was 116,000. Updated 10/14/08 *bf updated 10/23/08.*Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10239606
2001 Mazda MilleniaEngine & 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
2001 Mazda MilleniaEngine & 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
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

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