1998 Mazda Millenia problems
The Mazda Millenia is an automobile which was manufactured by Mazda in Japan from 1993 to 2002.
The Millenia was originally planned as the second of three models for Mazda's proposed luxury brand Amati. As the company's dwindling finances caused by the onslaught of the "bubble economy" prevented the launch of the Amati brand, the Millenia was released in the autumn of 1993 in Europe as the Mazda Xedos 9 and in Japan and Australia as the Eunos 800. The car was launched in North America in 1995 as the Mazda Millenia and in July 1997 the Japanese market Eunos 800 was also renamed to Mazda Millenia as Mazda discontinued the Eunos brand. There was no model link to the other Mazda marque, Ẽfini.
Having been developed for a separate market from typical Mazda customers, the Millenia boasted myriad finer details. It was engineered to far greater levels of perceived quality than existing Mazda cars, such as interior plastic quality, panel gap and thicker paint coating. The Millenia/Eunos 800/Xedos 9 was assembled along with the smaller Eunos 500/Mazda Xedos 6 in a new production line, presumably set up for Amati cars.
The Millenia does not have a direct predecessor or replacement in the Mazda product line, and production ceased with the introduction of the Mazda6 in 2002, itself a replacement for the 626. It appears to have received a brand-new platform, although the multi-link suspension at both ends strongly resembled that of the 1991 Mazda Sentia, with minor changes such as replacing the lower I-arm with an A-arm for front wheel drive. It was the only production car in the world to employ a Miller cycle engine (The current Demio/Mazda2 features Miller Cycle on one of its engines). Yaw-sensitive four-wheel steering was available as an option in Japan; Mazda claimed that with this feature, the Millenia was capable of passing the elk test at speeds comparable to the BMW 850i and Nissan 300ZX.
The 1997 Japanese market name change from Eunos 800 to Mazda Millenia was accompanied by a significant facelift that included some cost-saving measures. For instance, the hood was downgraded from aluminum to steel. The Millenia was again facelifted for the 2001 model year.
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Common 1998 Mazda Millenia problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Mazda Millenia 1998, several common problems have been reported:
- Engine Problems:
- Some Mazda Millenias experienced issues with their engines, particularly the supercharged V6. Common problems include oil leaks, supercharger failure, and timing belt issues .
- Transmission Problems:
- Owners have reported problems with the automatic transmission, such as slipping and shifting issues, which can be costly to repair .
- Electrical Problems:
- Certain Mazda Millenias have faced electrical system issues, including problems with the alternator or battery .
- Suspension Problems:
- Some owners have encountered suspension issues, including problems with the struts and shocks .
- Rust:
- The Mazda Millenia is known to have rust issues, particularly on the rear quarter panels .
It's important to note that not all Mazda Millenias will experience these problems, and many owners have reported no issues at all. Regular maintenance and inspections by a mechanic before purchasing a used car can help identify and address potential issues early on, preventing them from becoming more serious
What happened to the Mazda Millenia?
Unfortunately, the Mazda Millenia wasn't particularly popular and faded into obscurity after being discontinued in 2002. Mazda never used the KJ-ZEM in any of its other models, as it was relatively complex and expensive to produce. This makes it among the rarest of Mazda's engines today.
What was the last year for the Mazda Millenia?
| Mazda Millenia | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Eunos 800 Mazda Xedos 9 Mazda Eunos 800 (Australia) |
| Production | 1993–2002 |
| Assembly | Japan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant) |
| Designer | Yujiro Daikoku (1990) |
How much does a Mazda Millenia cost?
Prices for a used Mazda Millenia range from a high of $17,700 to a low of $5,999. Remember that mileage and condition can affect price.
How much HP does a 2002 Mazda Millenia have?
The 2002 Millenia ranges in power from the Sedan 4D with 170 horsepower to the S Sedan 4D with 210 horsepower.
1998 Mazda Millenia car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Millenia problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Mazda Millenia vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Mazda Millenia
The NHTSA has received 29 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Mazda Millenia. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Mazda Millenia vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-28
- VIN: JM1TA2210W1
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-04-30
- VIN: JM1TA2215W1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-04
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-01
- VIN: JM1TA2211W1
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-15
- VIN: JM1TA2224W1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-22
- VIN: JM1TA2212W1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-24
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JM1TA2228W1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-05
- VIN: JM1TA2219W1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I HAVE HAD A TERRIBLE TIME WITH MY 1998 MAZDA MILLENIA. WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2001 WITH APPROX. 30,000 MILES. IT SEEMED LIKE A GREAT CAR. THEN ONE DAY IT DIED AS I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AT HOME. THANK GOODNESS I WASN'T DRIVING ON THE MAIN ROAD. IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM SHORTLY AT 70,000 MILES. WE IMMEDIATELY ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET. MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED, AFTER ENTERING THE ENGINE, THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE BLOCK. SO WE REPLACED THE ENGINE WITH A USED ENGINE WITH 30,000 MILES ON IT. IT, TOO, HAD COOLANT IN THE OIL. THE THIRD ENGINE IS ALSO THE SAME. I SPOKE WITH A SERVICE AND PARTS MANAGER, JIM KELLEY, AT CENTURY MAZDA IN AUGUST 2003. HE KNEW THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY. SEVERAL MAZDA MILLENIAS MADE IN THAT YEAR HAD A "FAULTY WATERPUMP". HE SAID IT WASN'T RECALLED. HE OFFERED ME A NEW REMANUFACTURED MAZDA ENGINE WITH A WARRANTY OF 3 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILES. BUT FOR $5,000+. I DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY AT THE TIME. I FOUND OUT NOW, MAZDA ONLY TYPICALLY GIVES A 1 YEAR/12 MONTH WARRANTY ON THEIR ENGINES. SO I AM TO ASSUME THAT THEY WANTED ME TO BE QUIET AND GET A "VERY GOOD DEAL". MY CAR STILL DOES NOT WORK, AND HAS COST ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. IF I WAS INFORMED OF THE WATER PUMP PROBLEM, THE CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK NEVER WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THE OIL AND ANTIFREEZE WITH BREATHED IN PROBABLY HASN'T HELPED US EITHER. MY HUSBAND IS UNDERGOING TESTS FOR SEIZURES RIGHT NOW WHICH BEGAN ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. WE HAVE BOTH EXPERIENCED SEVERE MIGRAINES AND BREATHING AND ALLERGY PROBLMES THAT WE NEVER HAD TWO YEARS AGO. WHAT CAN I DO?*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM1TA221XW1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-18
- VIN: JM1TA2220W1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SEAT ELECTRIC SEAT WARMER BURNED HOLE THROUGH LEATHER SEAT BACK, AS WELL AS MY JACKET AND SWEATER I WAS WEARING AT THE TIME. MAZDA'S POSITION IS THAT IT IS AN OUT OF WARRANTY FAILURE. MY POSITION IS A COMPONENT "FAILURE" THAT BURNS THROUGH DRIVER'S CLOTHING IS A SAFETY DEFECT THAT MAZDA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR.*AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-19
- VIN: JM1TA2210W1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE POWER TILT STEERING WHEEL HAS FAILED AND WILL NO LONGER OPERATE. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY DEFECT, AS THE WHEEL IS STUCK IN AN EXTREMELY UPRIGHT POSITION AND WILL NOT COME DOWN, MAKING THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER SAFELY. FROM MY RESEARCH ON THIS SITE AND OTHERS, AS WELL AS CALLS TO 5 DIFFERENT MAZDA DEALERSHIPS, THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM. IN FACT, ACCORDING TO ONE DEALER, THE PROBLEM IS SO COMMON THAT MAZDA HAS BEGUN OFFERING A SPECIAL REPAIR KIT THAT JUST INCLUDES THE DEFECTIVE ACTUATOR RATHER THAN THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. IT IS MY VIEW THAT THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT THAT MAZDA SHOULD COVER UNDER A SPECIAL SERVICE PROGRAM OR BY RECALL. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-08
- VIN: JM1TA2218W1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY 98 MAZDA MILLENNIUM. WAS 1 MONTH AFTER WE BROUGHT IT "MAY 2001". THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE CAR, THEY PUT AN NEW TRANSMISSION IN. NOW FOR THE SECOND TIME "MARCH 2003" THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP AGAIN, AFTER SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR IT WILL NOT GO INTO THIRD GEAR CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK AND REDLINE. SINCE I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR I HAVE COME INTO CONTACT WITH ALOT OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS OUT OF THIS CAR. IF MAZDA KNOWS THAT THESE CARS ARE HAVING THESE KINDS OF PROBLEM WHY ARE THEY STILL SELLING THEM. I'M AFRAID TO PUT MY DAUGHTER IN THIS CAR BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. AND I AM GETTING NO HELP FROM THE PLACE WHERE I BROUGHT THE CAR EXCEPT WE'LL PUT A NEW ONE IN. WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS? WHEN SOMEONE GETS HURT AR KILLED? PEOPLE PLEASE DO RESEARCH ON ALL THE CARS THAT YOU PURCHASE. *NLM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-23
- VIN: JM1TA2215W1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILURE, AT 55K MILES CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE MAJOR TRANS. PROBLEMS. CHECKED INTERNET AND FOUND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH MAZDA VEHICLES FOR MANY YEARS. WHY ARE THEY STILL HAVING THESE PROBLEMS? DRIVERS MAY BE INJURED TRYING TO GET INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THE TRANS. FAILS. DT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-07
- VIN: JM1TA225W14
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THERE IS A FUEL LEAK INSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DUE TO AN ODOR FUEL SMELL COMING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE DEALER NOTIFIED TS
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-20
- VIN: JMITA2212W1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUEMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION INTO AN EMBANKMENT OF 35 MPH. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSES BURNS ON CONSUMER LEFT SIDE OF ARM AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREHEAD. MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. NLM
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-19
- VIN: JMCA2218W14
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT,DAMAGING WINDSHIELD AND SUNROOF.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-29
- VIN: JM1TA2216W1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT, VEHICLE RACES TO EXTREMELY HIGH RPMS. AFTER VEHICLE IS RESTARTED, IT THEN RETURNS TO NORMAL. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL RESUME FEATURE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-03
- VIN: NOT AVAILAB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-07
- Crash: 1
- VIN: MITA2214W14
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A BRAKE LOSS WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND APPLYING BRAKES. BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE CONTINUES INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH.DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-03-01
- VIN: JM1TA2210W1
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: PAINT ON VEHICLE CAME OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS WASHING VEHICLE.*AK THE DEALER INITIALLY AGREED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED VEHICLE WITH NEW, BUT LATER ON DECLINED AND THE CONSUMER WAS PURSUING THE CASE WITH MANUFACTURER. *YH
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1TA221XW1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION JERKS AT THE BEGINNING OF ACCELERATION AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-22
- VIN: JM1TA221XW1
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: AFTER EXITING FROM A RAMP, I PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A JERK AND CAR FELT AS IF IT WAS "STUCK" IN GEAR. TURNED ON AND OFF, CAR DID NOT MOVE FORWARD WHILE IN DRIVE. OTHER COMPONENTS APPEARED TO BE WORKING. TOWED TO MAZDA DEALER. INFORMED NEEDED COMPLETELY NEW TRANSMISSION
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1TA2215W1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH GET STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE CARWHICH MAKES PASSANGERS AND DRIVER ROLL DOWN WINDOWS TO GET FRESH AIR BECAUSE FUEL SMELL
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JM1TA2215W1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ABNORMAL SHIFTING AT LOW SPEEDS LIKE WHEN YOU DRIVE FROM STOP SING TO STOP SING THE TRANNY SHIFT TO THIRD GEAR SKIPING THE 2ND GEAR THEN WHEN HIT GAS SHIFT BACK TO 2ND GEAR ALL OF THAT WHIT OUT GOING OVER 15 OR 20 MPH.
Negative 1998 Mazda Millenia car reviews
Positive 1998 Mazda Millenia car reviews
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This car is one of the best sports sedans I've ever driven. It's fast, nimble, and has good ride quality. Before purchasing this car, I test drove the Maxima and Diamente. Compared to the Maxima, both cars promise luxury and performance, but the Millenia S has more features that the Maxima doesn't have. As for the Diamente, it just didn't even come close. I have 67,000 miles on my Millenia S, and the only part I've had to pay for is the O2 sensor. If you're looking for a reliable luxury sports sedan that won't break the bank, the Millenia S (S model only) is a great choice.
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Good car, fun to drive, reliable, and looks cool! Awesome!
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Hello! If you happen to be an owner of a Millenia that you bought several years ago, you might be feeling a bit disappointed with its resale value. However, it's worth noting that the price of the car has been lowered over the years and you can now get one for nearly the same price as a loaded Camry or Accord. That being said, the quality of ride, features, and appearance of the Millenia are incomparable. The car truly shines on the highway, cruising quietly and effortlessly at 80mph. If the car had another 50hp and a little more front leg room it would be near perfect. Personally, I have 50,000 miles on my Millenia with few problems. There was a noise in the rear suspension that cost $250 to repair and the automatic tilt occasionally acts funny, but overall it has been trouble-free.
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Hi there! I just wanted to share with you how amazing my car has been over the past ten years. I bought it for a great price back in 2001 when it only had 17,000 miles on it, and it still runs like a dream today! I've taken good care of it with regular maintenance, and it hasn't needed any major repairs. I'm planning to give it to my son once I find a hybrid car with all the great features this one has. Thanks for listening!
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We received this car as a gift from a family member and we absolutely love it! My husband enjoys driving it on the curvy Smokey Mountain roads as it sticks like glue. The interior and exterior style of the car is really nice, with a lot of interior color and even wood grain. We have taken it on many uphill drives in the mountains and it just wants to go, period. The same goes for driving on the highway. We have had to change a few parts, but considering it has already done 100,000 miles, it's to be expected.
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Mariano Zulauf 2024-10-09
Here is my honest opinion about this car: 1. It does consume a lot of fuel, so if you plan on driving it daily, be prepared to spend a lot on fuel. 2. The car is quite heavy, which affects its pick up. The miller cycle engine has to work harder to supply energy, resulting in greater gas consumption. 3. The car does consume a lot of motor oil, which can be inconvenient. Overall, I would not recommend this vehicle due to its high maintenance costs and low resale value.
Cristopher Lemke 2024-10-03
I was able to purchase my Millenia at a seriously reduced price below the sticker, which felt like a great deal at the time. Although the sound system is terrific and the styling is sexy, I did find the cabin to be a bit cramped and lacking in features such as cup holders (only one provided), an ashtray, and a glove box with limited space. Additionally, I noticed that the transmission often felt like it was missing gears and spinning during low speed acceleration. Unfortunately, the reliability did not meet the expectations set by Consumer Reports.
Oran Toy 2024-03-25
First impressions were nice. The car looks great with all its gadgets and safety features. However, as a tall person (I'm 6'1
Alphonso Schmeler 2024-02-28
I have really enjoyed my Millenia car! Although the check engine light comes on frequently, I believe it's just a tactic used by car companies to get you to bring your car in for minor issues. I've been able to keep my car running like it's brand new by fixing things as they break down. I typically get around 270-300 miles per tank of gas, which isn't too bad for a car that's 10 years old. I've had a few repairs done this year, including changing the timing belt, repairing the valve cover gasket, and replacing the O2 Sensor and Crank Shaft. But, it's expected to have some repairs for a car that's 10 years old. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone looking for a reliable vehicle!
Erich Adams 2024-01-01
I bought this car brand new in 1998, but unfortunately, I've had a lot of issues with it over the years. Some of the repairs and replacements I've had to make include the fuel sending unit, oxygen sensor, powertrain control module, EGR valve, front upper control arm, and rear inner tie rod. It's frustrating that this car requires premium gas, especially since it doesn't offer top-tier performance. Based on my experience, I don't think I'll be buying another Mazda in the future.