1997 MAZDA MILLENIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA
The 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (3 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Hubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT STRAPS EXTENDED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT EXPOSING THE MANUFACTURER'S WARNING STICKER INDICATING A NEED TO REPLACE THE STRAPS. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE ALERTED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING THE FRONT SEATBELT STRAPS, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH IN SEVERE COLD WEATHER BRAKE PEDAL COMMENCED TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE WHILE BRAKING. VEHICLE LOST BRAKING AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. UPDATED 12/12/07
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH IN SEVERE COLD WEATHER BRAKE PEDAL COMMENCED TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE WHILE BRAKING. VEHICLE LOST BRAKING AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. UPDATED 12/12/07
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND OFF FOR TWO YEARS. I'VE TOOK IT TO 5 DIFFERENT MAZDA SPECIALIST INCLUDING THE DEALER AND EVERYONE OF THEM TELLS ME SOMETHING DIFFERENT... THINGS THAT WERE ALREADY DONE. KNOW ONE CAN SEEM TO PIN POINT WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CAR. OH BY THE WAY... THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE GEAR SWITCHING FROM THE FIRST TO SECOND AND IT'S NOT THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAR HAS COST ME A LOT OF MONEY AND IT'S UP THERE WITH THE 626. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER MAZDA AGAIN. *LA
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND OFF FOR TWO YEARS. I'VE TOOK IT TO 5 DIFFERENT MAZDA SPECIALIST INCLUDING THE DEALER AND EVERYONE OF THEM TELLS ME SOMETHING DIFFERENT... THINGS THAT WERE ALREADY DONE. KNOW ONE CAN SEEM TO PIN POINT WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CAR. OH BY THE WAY... THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE GEAR SWITCHING FROM THE FIRST TO SECOND AND IT'S NOT THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAR HAS COST ME A LOT OF MONEY AND IT'S UP THERE WITH THE 626. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER MAZDA AGAIN. *LA
Safety Rating for the 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0100701R — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
EXPERIENCING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION OCCURING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1455 STORED IN MEMORY. ALSO, THE VEHICLE'S LOW FUEL LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE PREMATURELY AND NOT ALLOW MORE THAN 8 TO 12 GALLONS OF FUEL TO BE PUMPED BACK INTO THE TANK DURING REFUELING. *TT
0101601 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SUBJECT REGARDING DIFFICULTY INSTALLING FUEL PUMP INTO NEW FUEL TANK. *TT
0100301 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 / 0421 OR P0430 / 0431 STORED IN MEMORY WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY AN OVERLY SENSITIVE REAR OXYGEN SENSOR(S), WHICH FASELY INDICATES AN EMISSIONS CONCERN AND A DTC TO...
02298 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT FUEL GAUGE INACCURACY WITH OR WITHOUT DTC P1455. *YC
00298 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DTC (S) P0300 THROUGH P0306. *YC
970716004/97 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ON IMPROVING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF HIGH-TENSION LEADS. *YC
011/97 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C ODOR AND BLOWER NOISE DUE TO FOREIGN SUBSTANCE. *TW
009/97S — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUN ROOF LOWER PANEL COVER LOOSE. *TW
005/97S — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR SEAT BACK. *TW
001/97 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
TAPPING NOISE WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MILLENIA
- 1995 MAZDA MILLENIA — 132 complaints
- 1996 MAZDA MILLENIA — 17 complaints
- 1997 MAZDA MILLENIA (current)
- 1998 MAZDA MILLENIA — 36 complaints
- 1999 MAZDA MILLENIA — 35 complaints
- 2000 MAZDA MILLENIA — 36 complaints
- 2001 MAZDA MILLENIA — 37 complaints
- 2002 MAZDA MILLENIA — 22 complaints
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