MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mazda Millenia

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1996 Mazda Millenia
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:37.540Z

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: 83 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
199583
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

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.

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

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970626

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.

FIRE
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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, 20040810

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970825

WHEELS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

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 (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 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, 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.