2002 Mazda Millenia recalls & problems
The 2002 Mazda Millenia has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 21 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 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.
Crash test ratings
2002 Mazda Millenia 4-DR. w/SAB
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Millenia
| 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
| 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; Exhaust system | 5 | 103,000 mi |
| Air bags Frontal › Sensor/control module | 4 | 37,000 mi |
| Suspension Front › Control arm; Front | 3 | — |
| Structure | 2 | — |
| Seat belts Rear/other | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting Headlights | 1 | — |
| Power train Automatic transmission | 1 | — |
| Electrical system 12v/24v/48v battery | 1 | — |
| Wheels Rim | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Oct 25, 2014 · 143,000 milesUnknown or other
AIRBAG LIGHT IN DRIVER DASH CLUSTER HAS BEEN COMING ON FOR SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES. SOMETIMES IT STAYS ON, SOMETIMES IT BLINKS OFF AND ON. - Oct 21, 2012 · 92,345 milesEngine
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 - Jan 8, 2012 · 146,036 milesEngine and engine cooling
OBDII, O2 SENSOR (OXYGEN SENSOR), EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION), EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSES CHECK ENGINE TO FLASH. *TR - Jan 1, 2007Structure
2002 MAZDA MILLENIA PAINT PEELING OFF OF SIDE VIEW MIRRORS & BACK SIDE WHEEL WELLS PAINT BLISTERING AND RUSTING. CALLED MAZDA THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE ISSUE SINCE THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *TR - Jan 13, 2003 · 2,876 milesEngine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
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; 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;… - Aug 1, 2008 · 90,000 milesEngine and engine 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 - Aug 1, 2008 · 116,000 milesEngine and engine cooling
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 - Jun 21, 2007 · 56,503 milesWheels › Rim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA MILLENIA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE HAS BEEN LOSING TIRE PRESSURE REGULARLY. THE TIRE WAS MOVED TO THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED FOUR NEW MICHELIN TIRES. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE RIM CORRODING FROM THE INSIDE. THE RIM HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. NO OTHER TIRE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 56,559 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,503.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.