1999 Mazda Millenia Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 26, 2010 · 27 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Millenia years
More complaints than other years 4th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mazda Millenia. That ranks 4th out of 9 Millenia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 19%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Mazda Millenia
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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Mazda Millenia problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System5 · ~60,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling5 · ~42,256 mi
Power Train5 · ~50,511 mi
Tires5
Unknown or Other3 · ~6,510 mi
Air Bags2 · ~181,199 mi
Structure2 · ~12,869 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2
Equipment1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System519%60,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling519%42,256——
Power Train519%50,511——
Tires519%———
Unknown or Other311%6,510——
Air Bags27%181,199——
Structure27%12,869——
Vehicle Speed Control27%———
Equipment14%———
Latches/locks/linkages14%———
Parking Brake14%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14%———
Wheels14%88,816——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 6 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 4200042001: 5200152002: 3200232003: 6200362004: 2200422006: 2200622007: 1200712009: 1200912010: 220102

n = 27 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Mazda Millenia recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mazda Millenia.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

1999 mazda millennia. Consumer states sudden increase of speed *tgw the consumer stated the problem with the sudden increase in speed occurred when the cruise control was activated. *jb the consumer stated several years ago, mazda issued notices to its dealers identifying the problem, but didn't…

Vehicle Speed Control · received May 26, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10332763

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) hello: my wife's 1999 mazda millennia s [xxx] is another vehicle having acceleration problems that the company has refused to repair throughout our ownership of the auto. We purchased the mazda from…

Unknown or Other · received Mar 9, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10318057

I took the car into a tire dealership to have the 17 inch, chrome wheels checked for slow tire deflation and the company told me that all the wheels were severely corroded and that they would eventually fail structurally which could cause an accident. The are the oem wheels that came with the…

Wheels · received Apr 4, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10264136

1999 mazda millenia travelling at 60 mph rear-ended a car t hat pulled in front . Neither the driver or passanger airbag deployed, causing the driver to collide with the steering wheel resulting in injuries. *ak

Air Bags · received Jun 9, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10192838

I currently own a 1999 madza millenia, which i purchased pre-owned, in 2002. I have had nothing but problems and extremely expensive repair bills since that time. The car breaks down/is in need of repair every 3-4 months, and it is always the same major problem with 2-5 new things needing to be…

Electrical System · received Sep 19, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10168597

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mazda Millenia?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Mazda Millenia?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.