2002 Mazda Millenia Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Millenia years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mazda Millenia. That ranks 5th out of 9 Millenia model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 24%), typically at around 103,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 24% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 19% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 92,345 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 56,503 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mazda Millenia recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Airbag light in driver dash cluster has been coming on for several thousand miles. Sometimes it stays on, sometimes it blinks off and on.
Driving on freeway at 65 mph for approximately 10 minutes when car suddenly over-heated, immediately pulled over to berm. Smoke in the engine area and all coolant lost. Total driving time before incident was less than 20 minutes. Car was towed to mazda dealership and told engine was damaged beyond…
Obdii, o2 sensor (oxygen sensor), egr (exhaust gas recirculation), evaporative system, and catalytic converter causes check engine to flash. *tr
2002 mazda millenia paint peeling off of side view mirrors & back side wheel wells paint blistering and rusting. Called mazda they wouldn't do anything about the issue since the warranty has expired. *tr
Problems with fuel system practically since date of purchase. Notified mazda motors but was brushed aside. 1/13/03-engine decarbon/fuel injector cleaner;12/17/03-replace all spark plugs;02/06/04 - replaced shorted out knock sensor; 07/23/04 - engine decarbon/fuel injector cleaner; 08/23/04…
Other Mazda Millenia years
← 2001 Millenia · 2003 Millenia →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Millenia | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 Millenia | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 Millenia | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 Millenia | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 Millenia | 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 2002 Mazda Millenia?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mazda Millenia?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.