1998 Mazda Millenia recalls & problems
The 1998 Mazda Millenia has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 29 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints29filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Mazda Millenia.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
Millenia
20mpg combined
| City / highway | 17 / 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
Millenia
20mpg combined
| City / highway | 17 / 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling Engine; Engine › Gasoline | 6 | 71,000 mi |
| Power train Automatic transmission | 5 | — |
| Vehicle speed control Accelerator pedal; Cruise control | 5 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Storage › Tank assembly | 4 | 87,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder | 3 | — |
| Structure Frame and members; Body | 2 | — |
| Electrical system Ignition › Module; Ignition | 2 | — |
| Air bags Frontal | 2 | — |
| Wheels Rim | 2 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Seats Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler | 1 | — |
| Equipment | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Feb 28, 2019Engine
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 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… - Apr 30, 2009 · 200,000 milesFuel system, gasoline
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 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… - Mar 4, 2007Equipment
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MAZDA MILLENIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED FREQUENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEY TWICE. ALSO, THE CONTACT LOST THE KEY DUE TO THE FREQUENT FAILURES. *AK - Apr 1, 2006Wheels › Rim
IN APRIL OF 2006, I KEPT NOTICING MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE LOSING AIR. I KEPT HAVING TO PUT 15 LBS. EVERY OTHER DAY IN IT. I HAD A FRIEND CHECK THE TIRE AND STEM AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS WITH THEM. AS THIS CONTINUED, I FINALLY TOOK IT TO A TIRE REPAIR SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT MY RIM WAS CRACKED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT AS I WAS TRAVELING BACK AND FORTH 350 MILES EACH WEEK WITH MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON ABOARD. I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW RIM FOR $100 AND STILL HAVE THE OLD RIM IN MY POSSESSION. I SEE THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS PROBLEM SO PLEASE ADVISE ON THE PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THIS RIM. *JB - Jun 15, 2003 · 55,000 milesVehicle speed control
DURING WARM CLIMATE AND IN BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK ENGINE RPM'S JUMP TO 3000-4000 WHEN IN HEAVY BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER HAD TO STAND ON BRAKE TO HOLD CAR BACK. *BF *NM - Dec 22, 2004 · 76,500 milesFuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
OWNER COMPLAINED ABOUT A FUEL TANK PROBLEM. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK REPLACED BECAUSE THE GAS TANK COLLAPSED. *AK THE PROBLEM WAS WITH, THE FUEL TANK, 2 SENDING UNITS AND THE FUEL CANISTER. *SC *JB - Feb 24, 2005 · 80,000 milesWheels › Rim
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THREE OUT OF FOUR RIMS HAVE CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE TIRES LEAKED AIR. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HE WILL EXPERIENCE A BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB - Dec 1, 2004 · 87,000 miles · 1 injuryFuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
WHILE ENGING IS RUNNING WHETHER PARKED OR DRIVING THERE IS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR - 1. STANDING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE PARTICULARLY AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND 2. INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT OPENING WINDOWS. VEHICLE ALSO HAS VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE, MECHANIC DISCOVERD FAILED FUEL LINE CONNECTOR AND IS IN PROCESS OF REPLACING PART, THE REPLACED PART WILL BE SAVED AND WILL BE AVAILABLE, OTHER SUCH FAILURES HAVE BEEN FOUND ON OTHER MAZDA VEHICLES LIKE THE TRIBUTE. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.