1997 Mazda Millenia: common problems and reliability

The 1997 Mazda Millenia has 18 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and fuel system. Owners most often flag transmission failures: including complete replacement under 37,000 miles, delayed shifting, metal shavings in fluid, and general unreliability. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 1997 model year

18
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1997 Mazda Millenia vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
5
fuel system
4
service brakes
3
hydraulic
3
air bags
3

What owners say across generations

The sentiment among long-term owners is predominantly negative, with a strong consensus on poor reliability, high maintenance costs, and significant mechanical failures, particularly as the vehicle ages.

  • Transmission failures: including complete replacement under 37,000 miles, delayed shifting, metal shavings in fluid, and general unreliability. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Ignition system failures: faulty ignition coils (noted as expensive, with reports of $500 per coil), spark plugs, wires, rotors, and caps causing rough idle, shaking on startup, and misfires. Frequency: very frequent.

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