MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mazda Millenia

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1996 Mazda Millenia
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:24:16.635Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda Millenia Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1995: 82 complaints 1996: 15 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 27 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 21 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003
1996: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
199582
199615
199716
199829
199927
200019
200129
200221
20031

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 15 total reports mention: power train.

AIR BAGS

2 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS STOPPED AT STOPLIGHT AND BOTH AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA MILLENNIA S AND NO OTHER PASSENGERS WERE IN THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090803

SOMETHING POPED LOUD IN THE REAR OF THE CAR AND THEN SKIDDED SIDEWAYS DOWN THE ROAD, HIT THE DITCH WITH THE NOSE OF THE CAR, THEN PROCEEDED TO FLIP 5 TIMES, AND HIT A HOUSE. BUT THE PROBLEM IS THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050321

WHEELS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels.

SUSPENSION

1 of 15 total reports mentions: suspension.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 15 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Mazda Millenia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Mazda Millenia reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mazda Millenia?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Mazda Millenia have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.