Mazda Millenia Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Mazda Millenia model year (1995–2002) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Mazda Millenia Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 83 complaints
18 reported injuries
3 reported deaths
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 134
0 recalls · 28 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 28
0 recalls · 23 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 23
Best Mazda Millenia Years to Buy
0 recalls · 10 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 10
0 recalls · 8 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Problem score: 10
0 recalls · 13 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 13
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Mazda Millenia — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 8 | 1 | — | 10 | Excellent |
| 2001 | 0 | 23 | — | — | 23 | Good |
| 2000 | 0 | 28 | — | — | 28 | Good |
| 1999 | 0 | 10 | — | — | 10 | Excellent |
| 1998 | 0 | 18 | 2 | — | 22 | Good |
| 1997 | 0 | 13 | — | — | 13 | Excellent |
| 1996 | 0 | 12 | 5 | — | 22 | Good |
| 1995 | 0 | 83 | 18 | 3 | 134 | Avoid |
All 8 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Mazda Millenia Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Millenia models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Millenia should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1995 Mazda Millenia if possible. It has 0 recalls, 83 owner complaints, and 3 reported deaths. The overall problem score is 134 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Millenia to buy?+
The 1999 Mazda Millenia is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 10. It has only 0 recalls and 10 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Millenia has the fewest problems?+
The 1999, 2002, 1997 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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