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Mazda Millenia1995–2002

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

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Mazda Millenia
1995–2002
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
0.0/yr · seg. median 0.0
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
0
Recalls
12
Complaints
—
Best Yr
2
Injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
8
Years Analyzed
0
Total Recalls
12
Total Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Mazda Millenia — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
200200——
82
39
67
Excellent
200100——
82
39
67
Excellent
200000——
82
39
67
Excellent
199900——
82
39
67
Excellent
199800——
82
39
67
Excellent
199700——
82
39
67
Excellent
199600——
82
39
67
Excellent
19950122—
57
39
51
Avoid

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Mazda Millenia Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2
AIR BAGS
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Millenia compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older Millenia models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1996 · 671997 · 671998 · 671999 · 672000 · 672001 · 672002 · 671995 · 51

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Millenia to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Millenia model year.

Which Millenia years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common Millenia problems?+

The most frequently reported Mazda Millenia issues involve: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, AIR BAGS, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Mazda Millenia.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sedan vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Millenia year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

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