2000 Mazda Millenia

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2000 Mazda Millenia
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:24:32.269Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda Millenia Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 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
2000: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
199582
199615
199716
199829
199927
200019
200129
200221
20031

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 19 total reports mention: power train.

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I HAVE A RECURRING TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MY MAZDA MELLENIA 2000. WHILE DRIVING ,THE CAR WILL DOWN SHIFT RAPIDLY AND CAUSE A QUICK DECREASE IN OPERATING SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030518

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED ON 2/2001. THERE HAVE BEEN 4 MORE SINCE THAT DATE. DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021105

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 of 19 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

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THE FIRST TIME I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR LOCKS THE L/R DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. AFTER SOME TIME I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR BY MANUALLY HOLDING THE UNLOCK BUTTON WHILE PULLING ON THE DOOR HANDLE. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE R/R DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120615

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 19 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

CRASH
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I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF THE GROCERY STORE, WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO REV UP THE ENGINE AND DRIVE AT SPEED HITTING A SUPPORTING COLUMN IN FRONT OF THE STORE. THE CAR JUMPED THE CEMENT BLOCK AND FRONT WAS ON SIDEWALK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030216

FUEL CUTS OUT TO ENGINE AT 2000-2500 RPM. RESULTS IN SEVERE BUCKING AND NO CAPABILITY TO ACCELERATE, CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. HAS OCCURED AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS FROM 20 TO 50 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000926

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mazda Millenia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (2 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Mazda Millenia?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 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.