1999 Mazda Millenia
Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1999: 27 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 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
6 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing emission control and exhaust system.
Tires
5 of 27 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Driver's tire bubbles are around the rim which may cause a tire blowout. Dealer replaced the driver's tire 4 times. However, passenger's tire has experienced the same problem and had been replaced once.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-27
Power train
5 of 27 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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While driving 40 - 50 MPH, vehicle hesitated and jerked back and forth. The vehicle jerked while in stop and go traffic. Delayed shifts when accelerating to pass. There was also a grinding noise.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-10
When the vehicle was driven over bumps downhill the transmission would jump out of gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-01
Electrical system
5 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module and ignition.
Air bags
2 of 27 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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1999 Mazda Millenia travelling at 60 MPH rear-ended a car t hat pulled in front . Neither the driver or passanger airbag deployed, causing the driver to collide with the steering wheel resulting in injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-09
There was no deployment of the driver's side or passenger's side air bags when vehcle was hit by a van traveling at a high rate of speed. The whole front end of the vehicle was sheared off. Vehicle was totalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-01-07
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Mazda Millenia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 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 1999 Mazda Millenia?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.