2000 Mazda Millenia Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 15, 2012 · 19 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Millenia years
Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mazda Millenia. That ranks 6th out of 9 Millenia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints, 37%), typically at around 31,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2000 Mazda Millenia problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling7 · ~31,250 mi
Electrical System5 · ~39,400 mi
Equipment3 · ~15,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline3 · ~20,603 mi
Power Train3 · ~37,600 mi
Latches/locks/linkages2 · ~85,200 mi
Steering2 · ~91,000 mi
Structure2 · ~15,000 mi
Suspension2 · ~91,000 mi
Seats1 · ~500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling737%31,250——
Electrical System526%39,400——
Equipment316%15,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline316%20,603——
Power Train316%37,600——
Latches/locks/linkages211%85,200——
Steering211%91,000——
Structure211%15,000——
Suspension211%91,000——
Seats15%500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic15%———
Unknown or Other15%500——
Visibility15%15,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 4 complaints
2000: 2200022001: 1200112002: 3200232003: 4200342004: 4200442005: 1200512006: 2200622007: 1200712012: 120121

n = 19 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Mazda Millenia recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.

The first time i had a problem with the door locks the l/r door would not open. After some time i was able to open the door by manually holding the unlock button while pulling on the door handle. A few months later the r/r door would not unlock. I could not unlock the door from either inside or…

Latches/locks/linkages · received Jun 15, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10461898

Before our factory warranty was up the dealership fixed our catalytic converter 3 times. After our extended warranty was up we in the last 6 months had to fix both upper camber arms, driver side axel, tire rod ends on both sides, driver side wheel bearings, and now just yesterday we broke down. The…

Steering · received Feb 19, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10182971

The ignition coils in my car are going bad. One right after the other. Mazda told me that the heat of the engine (miller cycle) is causing this. I think the engine was poorly designed. There are 6 coils & i have replaced 3 so far, 1 in 12/04 & 2 in 4/06 along with all the plugs. This problem…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 24, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10158185

Dt*: the contact stated the passenger side door actuator broke and the door will not open from the inside. To exit the vehicle, the passenger must exit from the driver's side. The local dealership was contacted and offered to repair the actuator. The price was $400.00 per door. The contact repaired…

Latches/locks/linkages · received Jan 27, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10148845

Last year my car started to emit gas fumes as soon as i started to drive it. After driving for a few minutes the smell went away. I have taken it to the dealer many times. Each time they told me it was a sensor which cost me three- four hundred dollars. However the problem has never stopped. *jb

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 15, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10142730

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda Millenia?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Mazda Millenia?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.