2002 Mazda Millenia
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Owner complaints
21 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
Airbag light in driver dash cluster has been coming on for several thousand miles. Sometimes it stays on, sometimes it blinks off and on.
- Engine
Driving on freeway at 65 mph for approximately 10 minutes when car suddenly over-heated, immediately pulled over to berm. smoke in the engine area and all coolant lost. total driving time before incident was less than 20 minutes. car was towed to mazda dealership and told engine was damaged…
Driving on freeway at 65 mph for approximately 10 minutes when car suddenly over-heated, immediately pulled over to berm. smoke in the engine area and all coolant lost. total driving time before incident was less than 20 minutes. car was towed to mazda dealership and told engine was damaged beyond repair. car was then towed to a private repair shop which diagnosed same issue, engine failure. car remains at private repair shop. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Obdii, O2 sensor (oxygen sensor), egr (exhaust gas recirculation), evaporative system, and catalytic converter causes check engine to flash. *tr
- Structure
2002 mazda millenia paint peeling off of side view mirrors & back side wheel wells paint blistering and rusting. called mazda they wouldn't do anything about the issue since the warranty has expired. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Problems with fuel system practically since date of purchase. Notified mazda motors but was brushed aside. 1/13/03-Engine decarbon/fuel injector cleaner;12/17/03-replace all spark plugs;02/06/04 - replaced shorted out knock sensor; 07/23/04 - engine decarbon/fuel injector cleaner; 08/23/04 -…
Problems with fuel system practically since date of purchase. Notified mazda motors but was brushed aside. 1/13/03-Engine decarbon/fuel injector cleaner;12/17/03-replace all spark plugs;02/06/04 - replaced shorted out knock sensor; 07/23/04 - engine decarbon/fuel injector cleaner; 08/23/04 - replaced sticking idle air control valve & throttle body gasket; 01/14/05 - replaced failed catalytic converter; 02/04/05 - replaced fuel pressure regulator; 07/22/05 - replaced idle air control valve & throttle body gasket; 05/24/06 - replaced pulse generator; 09/15/06 - replaced starter with remanufactured starter; 10/18/06 - replaced thermostat /car overheating; 10/13/06 - replaced intake air tube; 10/18/06 - replaced spark plugs & replaced belts / car overheating; 12/08/06 - replaced cam shaft belt, 2 serpentine belts 11/25/08 - replaced all spark plugs, wires & cleaned throttle body this vehicle currently has 159,000 miles on it & has now been diagnosed with needing both catalytic converters replaced, wheel balance links replaced, valve cover gaskets replaced. I wish I'D know about your website a long time ago. I can't afford the $3500 it'll take to repair this car so today, I'll have to trade it & go back to paying a car note. this car was paid off. it didn't fall under the lemon law rule but if I had to classify it, I'D certainly classify it as a lemon or put it up for recall consideration. all of these problems with the same part of the vehicle IS absurd. I've owned many vehicles & never required this much maintenance. I purchased it brand new 11/2002. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Check engine light diagnostic code 1170. To many different problems covering every engine part from compression,fuel ,hoses ,solenoids coil, oxygen sensor, injectors, fuel pump, ect; madza should be able to make diagnostic code 1170 more clear , they even list engine failure come on this IS unjust. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Latches/locks/linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda millenia. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the door locks began locking and unlocking by themselves repeatedly. he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda millenia. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the door locks began locking and unlocking by themselves repeatedly. he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to identify a code that was causing the failure. the technician replaced the crankshaft position sensor and the distributor; however, the vehicle will currently not start. the manufacturer would not assist. the failure mileage was 116,000. updated 10/14/08 *bf updated 10/23/08.*jb
- Wheels › Rim
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda millenia. the contact noticed that the driver side rear tire has been losing tire pressure regularly. the tire was moved to the driver side front, but the failure continued. the contact had recently purchased four new michelin tires. the mechanic diagnosed the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda millenia. the contact noticed that the driver side rear tire has been losing tire pressure regularly. the tire was moved to the driver side front, but the failure continued. the contact had recently purchased four new michelin tires. the mechanic diagnosed the failure as the rim corroding from the inside. the rim has not been replaced. no other tire information IS available. the current mileage IS 56,559 and failure mileage was 56,503.
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Airbag light came on , sent to dealer, and didn't find anything. Came on again ,changed parts on driver's side. Came on again changed parts on passenger's side. Now airbag light was on and off again. Had been like that for about 4 months now. *ak
- Air bags
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who replaced the wiring, however the problem persisted.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle was traveling at about 55 mph when all of sudden the driver smelled smoke coming from the front of the engine. consumer pulled over to the right, and noticed that the engine was smoking. Results showed that the engine failed.*ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
There were battery acid fumes spilling onto the engine compartment which caused the engine components to corrode. The fumes sometimes entered the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. the battery was replaced. *jb *sc
- Air bags
Problems with air bag light illuminating.*mr *cb
- Suspension › Front
Front end suspension! I have for the past year been trying to get them to adhere to my findings. there are sounds coming from the end, as though there was a helicopter coming in from the distant. the faster you go the louder it gets. also, driving real slow or pulling in and out of parking…
Front end suspension! I have for the past year been trying to get them to adhere to my findings. there are sounds coming from the end, as though there was a helicopter coming in from the distant. the faster you go the louder it gets. also, driving real slow or pulling in and out of parking spaces there IS a rubbing noise. Even the sound of a metal tap when braking and backing up as though something IS shifting. I have put up with arlington rosenthal mazda for too long with this. I really need assistance from someone and that's just the major problem. the other problem IS with my rear deck that holds the speakers. sounds like busted speakers or something IS not properly placed sealed tightly with the deck. they jimmy-rigged the brake light cover in the rear window with a little pieace of rubber to apply pressure a year ago. Which I have been back several times since for the same issue, because it has come loose or the rubber was just worn. I think it's really a speaker and maybe the deck as well. why don't they just replace the whole thing along with the speakers. but of course they will probably claim my warranty may have expired on that part. the first date of problems was started back in late august 2002 all the way through june 2004. I'm just tired now of dealing with and they claim to be the best service shop in the area. Can any someone assist with this matter please. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving at any speed, the vehicle would make a whining and grinding noise. the faster the vehicle was moving the louder the noise. also the vehicle was taking longer to change gears while driving at higher speeds. after being to the dealer twice and a mechanics shop once, a new transmission was needed. *jb
- Structure
I drove a mazda millenia. if there IS any question of the integrity of this vehicle, talk to me! this car held together and saved my life after a very bad accident where I was hit twice,spun and hit a concrete post! this IS a miracle and I am a believer! Bad valentines day, great car! this…
I drove a mazda millenia. if there IS any question of the integrity of this vehicle, talk to me! this car held together and saved my life after a very bad accident where I was hit twice,spun and hit a concrete post! this IS a miracle and I am a believer! Bad valentines day, great car! this IS not a complaint, but I didnt know where to submit a great compliment! I have no doubt that this car did save my life.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Consumer states the headlights provide very poor visibility at night. consumer can not see 20FT in front of vehicle at night. Ts
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Consumer states they when fasten a child seat in the middle rear seat,the seat belt came apart when buckling belt. Consumer afraid that if this had happen while in a car accidentchild will not have been protected. mr
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
The dealership effected repairs to the vehicle. The cause was "left front damper fork broke and it cut the axle boot and strut IS sligh". Tech notes include "tly bent, replaced fork strut, left axle on left front and performed alignment". Repairs covered by warranty. Repair cost $1,269.06. This incident may be simliar to odi ID: 8009829. Possible defective control arms on 2002 mazda millenia. nlm
- Air bags
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
At 35-45 mph driver's side front vehicle dropped. Vehicle was towed to dealer, lower control arm had broken. *Ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11006987In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the Speedometer Replacement Label. Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazdas vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMOs services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 11005671Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 11003398Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10251387Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10232299Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10226814Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
- 10217209In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
- 10215274This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
- 10213429Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide
- 10213425Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10213422Proper usage of driver's floor mat.
- 10213387Shock absorber replacement guidelines
- 10213333Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291
- 10213332Battery Maintenance
- 10213331Sulfur smell from exhaust system.
- 10213326Mazda guidelines for factory scheduled maintenance
- 10213185Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
- 10209778The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
- 10209761Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.
- 10208556Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10206002Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission (A/T) oil cooler and lines must be power flushed completely before an overhauled or replacement A/T is installed (except SKYACTIV-DRIVE). The most common cause of repeat A/T failures is lack of lubrication to the front and rear planetary gears. This is usually caused by an accumulation of metal particles and debris (from a previous A/T failure) on the internal mesh type baffle of the oil cooler. Power flushing will remove the restriction by back flushing, followed by forward flushing to dislodge a restriction, then back flushing again. This will in turn ensure full ATF flow for the transmission when it is operating.
- 10205994Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
- 10200933This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
- 10200527This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the drivers floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
- 10198689Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer: NOTE: Instructions are found under the "Attachments" section once a part is selected. Accessories E-catalog For models prior to 2016: Accessory Parts and Installation Instructions
- 10188016This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
- 10188015The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
- 10186703In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10186701A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling unit. This condition is usually worse during high humidity conditions. Mazda Air Cooling Coil Coating is available to encapsulate the mold to reduce odors. If the product is properly applied, it can effectively reduce the musty/mildew odor for up to three years.
- 10186693Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10179228New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda dealerships) in California effective September 1, 2010.
- 10177847When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
- 10173097Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
- 10170817When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of the Mazda Pocket Paint Guide are available for order on Mazda e-Store (part number: 9999-95-MPPG-12).
- 10170661In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the Speedometer Replacement Label. Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazdas vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMOs services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10170656Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
- 10169539A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling unit. This condition is usually worse during high humidity conditions. Mazda Air Cooling Coil Coating is available to encapsulate the mold to reduce odors. If the product is properly applied, it can effectively reduce the musty/mildew odor for up to three years. NOTE: See parts information for Mazda Air Cooling Coil Coating and Kit part numbers.
- 10163367A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling unit. This condition is usually worse during high humidity conditions. "Mazda Air Cooling Coil Coating" is available to encapsulate the mold to reduce odors. If the product is properly applied, it can effectively reduce the musty/mildew odor for up to three years.
- 10154139If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or equivalent balance machine. If your dealer does not have a GSP9700 or equivalent balance machine, sublet the vehicle out for repair. To find the location of a GSP9700 near your dealer, visit Hunter?s web site at www.gsp9700.com and click on ?Locate a GSP9700 Road Force Balancer.?
- 10153339In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
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