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2001 Mazda Millenia Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mazda Millenia, most often about the transmission (24% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Millenia model year since 2000.

Complaints29
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2001 Mazda Millenia problems

  1. Transmission

    7 complaints · 24%

    Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.

    2001 Mazda Millenia would not shift gears and would stop abruptly. ***** the technician at the transmission shop indicated that the transmission imploded.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 61,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 4,697 miles

  2. Engine

    7 complaints · 24%

    Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.

    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.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 31,750 miles
    Tl 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.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 40,000 miles

  3. Air bags

    4 complaints · 14%

    Parts named most often: frontal.

    My mechanic, mojarro auto repair, ordered from autozone this part....when it arrived, realized it didn't at all resemble the part that his diagnostic tool stated was the problem. Jesse, found 1 at a wrecking yard. In 3 days the check engine light came on, again. I phoned detroit, michigan....gave them the VIN & part's…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 162,123 miles

  4. Visibility and wipers

    4 complaints · 14%

    Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, rearview mirrors/devices, windshield.

    Tl 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.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 40,000 miles

  5. Wheels and tires

    4 complaints · 14%

    Parts named most often: rim.

    For the past two years, the inside of the 17" low profile wheels of my 2001 Mazda Millenia s have corroded and all four tires lose most of their air. I have complained to Mazda about this, and have taken it in on two occasions, waited for hours and told they needed it at a later time to remove the wheels and tires and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 18,000 miles
    Dt: contact stated the tires that came on the car were defective. The back tires were bald and the front tires were wearing thin. The car has 14,000 miles on it. The consumer ordered 4 brand new tires . She had not talked to the dealer. There was a problem keeping the tires balanced and there was always a vibration.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 14,000 miles

  6. Speed control

    3 complaints · 10%

    I was driving on bypass and the traction control light and traction control off light came on and the car didn't want to go. It was trying to stall and an 18 wheeler was behind me. The driver of the 18 wheeler almost hit me and he honked his horn at me. I guess he thought I was playing some sort of game with him.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 148,000 miles
    The vehicle was stationary on a city street. Started the vehicle, foot on the brake and shifted into drive.vehicle was idling at normal RPM. When the foot was removed from the brake petal, the car lurched forward at full throttle. My foot never touched the gas pedal. It traveled about 10 feet striking a vehicle. I was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 161,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2001 Mazda Millenia recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2001 Mazda Millenia

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda Millenia?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (7 complaints); engine (7 complaints, typically around 32,000 miles); air bags (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mazda Millenia have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Mazda Millenia. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2001 a bad year for the Mazda Millenia?
It is the most complained-about Millenia model year since 2000, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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