MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mazda Millenia

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1998 Mazda Millenia
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:24:26.748Z

Only 29 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 29 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, 1998 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
1998: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
199582
199615
199716
199829
199927
200019
200129
200221
20031

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

5 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

WHEELS

2 of 29 total reports mention: wheels.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A BRAKE LOSS WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND APPLYING BRAKES. BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE CONTINUES INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH.DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010418

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE WAS A FAULTY MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980616

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mazda Millenia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control 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 1998 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 1998 Mazda Millenia?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 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.