1997 Mazda Millenia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Millenia years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mazda Millenia. That ranks 7th out of 9 Millenia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 25%), typically at around 125,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 25% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 19% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 19% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 13% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | 109,097 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mazda Millenia recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
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…
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…
Two wheels have cracked at less than 50,000 miles of city driving on my 1997 mazda millenias. This has caused gradual escape of air--unknown to the driver until potentially unsafe tire pressure developed and visible deflation noted.
I purchased a 97 mazda millennia in 8/97 with 29k miles. Today it is at 77k miles and the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership and found that the fuel tank has started imploding due to the amount of suction in the tank. The suction has also caused damage to the fuel level…
Other Mazda Millenia years
← 1996 Millenia · 1998 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 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 Millenia | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 Millenia | 82 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mazda Millenia?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mazda Millenia?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.