1996 Mazda Millenia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Millenia years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mazda Millenia. That ranks 8th out of 9 Millenia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 72,756 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mazda Millenia problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 27% | 72,756 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 20% | 114,066 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 20% | 117,778 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 20% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mazda Millenia recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Mazda Millenia.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was stopped at stoplight and both airbags inadvertently deployed. I have a 1996 mazda millennia s and no other passengers were in the car. The force of the airbag tore some skin off my left arm and the inside of my left arm is very bruised from the elbow to the wrist. The force of the passenger…
I have a 1996 mazda that has had two transmissions in it. After researching i have found that between 1994-2002 these transmissions have failed greatly. My transmission locked up at a speed of 55mph and my family and i almost went through the windshield. Something must be done by mazda to correct…
Something poped loud in the rear of the car and then skidded sideways down the road, hit the ditch with the nose of the car, then proceeded to flip 5 times, and hit a house. But the problem is the air bags never deployed. Why did the air bags fail?*ak
Car was turning off when stopped, took to a mazda dealer cables were replaced, problem continued. Mazda burned, fire started under the hood, firefighters could not find the cause.
While driving 65 mph consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. Vehicle was taken to independent shop, and mechanic determined fuel oil pressure was leaking. *ak
Other Mazda Millenia years
← 1995 Millenia · 1997 Millenia →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Millenia | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Millenia | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 Millenia | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 Millenia | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 Millenia | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 Millenia | 29 | 0 |
| 1997 Millenia | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 Millenia | 82 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mazda Millenia?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mazda Millenia?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Mazda Millenia a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Millenia model years, the 1996 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.