MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mazda Millenia

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1997 Mazda Millenia
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:45:46.487Z

Only 16 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 16 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, 1997 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1995: 83 complaints 1996: 15 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 27 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 21 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003
1997: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
199583
199615
199716
199829
199927
200019
200129
200221
20031

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

6 of 16 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
AIR BAGS

3 of 16 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH IN SEVERE COLD WEATHER BRAKE PEDAL COMMENCED TO MAKE A POPPING NOISE WHILE BRAKING. VEHICLE LOST BRAKING AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050204

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE GOING 30MPH. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021231

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP WHEN DUAL FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OR UNDER CARRIAGE IMPACT . VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT, AND THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OF DEFECT. DEFECT CAUSED BURN ON ELBOW. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000905

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 16 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

WHEELS

1 of 16 total reports mentions: wheels.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Mazda Millenia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Mazda Millenia?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 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.