1998 Mazda Millenia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Millenia years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mazda Millenia. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Millenia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 17%), typically at around 135,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 17% | 135,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 17% | 96,458 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 14% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 14% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 7% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 53,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mazda Millenia recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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 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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Other Mazda Millenia years
← 1997 Millenia · 1999 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 | 29 | 0 |
| 1997 Millenia | 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 1998 Mazda Millenia?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mazda Millenia?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.