1996 Mazda Millenia
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.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1995 | 83 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Air bags
3 of 15 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2009-08-03
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, 2005-03-21
When vehicle was involved in a inter-sectional crash; going about 10-15 MPH; where the whole front end of vehicle was damaged and there was no deployment of air bags. The vehicle is being repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-26
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.
Electrical system
3 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and starter assembly.
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Car was turning off when stopped, took to a Mazda dealer cables were replaced, problem continued. Mazda burned, fire started under the hood, firefighters could not find the cause.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-10
Intermittent starting problems: initially, when key is turned there is a grinding sound and engine fails to turn over. Subsequently, when the key is turned again there is a loud popping noise but the engine turns over.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-25
Wheels
1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing rim.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 Mazda Millenia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
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, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Mazda Millenia have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.